Forward Deployed Engineer

Voice AI Space; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - GBP 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI technology company in Greater London seeks a Forward Deployment Engineer to work with customers on integrating Voice AI solutions. This hands-on role involves developing prototypes, designing API integrations, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will have exceptional software development skills, familiarity with TypeScript, SvelteKit, and React. We offer flexible working arrangements, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible working

Private medical and dental benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension/401K matching

Working from home allowance

Qualifications

• Exceptional software development knowledge required.
• Strong API integration expertise needed.
• Experience in TypeScript, SvelteKit, and React highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapid prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts.
• Design and deploy custom integrations of APIs.
• Provide technical guidance and support for deployment.

Skills

Software development knowledge

API integration expertise

TypeScript

SvelteKit

React

Job description

As a Forward Deployment Engineer you will help drive the growth of Speechmatics by working directly with customers and partners across industries to demonstrate, integrate, customise, and deploy our Voice AI at speed.

As a product evangelist you’ll be directly responsible for implementing our Voice AI in demos, Proof of Concepts' and in full scale customer environments. You’ll love the challenge of integrating with our APIs to rapidly create powerful demos of our Voice AI in different use cases and deployment scenarios.

This is a hands‑on engineering role. You’ll work side‑by‑side with end‑users and our brilliant engineering team to deliver measurable value in days or weeks, not months.

If you thrive on building, iterating fast, and seeing your work make an immediate impact, this is the role for you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop rapid prototypes and proof‑of‑concepts and pilots to validate customer solutions,Build demonstrations for events and large communities that engages with the Voice AI commity.
• Design, build, and deploy custom integrations of Speechmatics’ APIs into diverse customer and partner environments,
• Provide technical guidance and support to customers and internal teams to ensure successful solution adoption and deployment
• Collaborate directly with customer engineering teams to understand requirements, troubleshoot issues, and optimise deployments for accuracy, scalability, and performance.
• Customer education around installation, support and operation of deployments

Who we are looking for:

• We're seeking someone with exceptional software development knowledge and API integration expertise. Your coding prowess should be matched by excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to distil complex technical concepts into compelling solutions.
• You're equally at home with languages such as TypeScript, SvelteKit, and React – your weapons for building jaw‑dropping proof‑of‑concepts that showcase innovation at its finest. Your full‑stack expertise transforms ideas into tangible demonstrations that captivate clients.
• Voice AI fascination runs through your veins, with genuine curiosity about user experience design and conversational interfaces. You craft experiences that anticipate user needs, strengthen our SDKs, and push the boundaries of what's possible in voice technology.
• You thrive on ambiguity and see failed experiments as stepping stones to breakthrough innovations. When clients present half‑formed ideas, you instinctively fill the gaps, weaving incomplete requirements into coherent, brilliant solutions that exceed expectations.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you match all of the requirements exactly. The list of requirements is intended to show the kinds of experience and qualities we’re looking for, but it is not exhaustive. If you are interested in the role, the team, and our mission, we would love to consider your application. We are always open to conversations and look forward to hearing from you.

Who we are:

Speechmatics is the leading expert in Speech Intelligence, and uses AI and Machine Learning to unlock business value in human speech worldwide. We work with an amazing mix of global companies, and our technology can integrate into our customers stack irrespective of their industry or use case – making it the go‑to solution to harness useful information from speech.

Joining us means working with some of the smartest minds around the world, focused on cutting‑edge projects and deploying the latest techniques to disrupt the market. We believe in putting people first; we’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills and give you the tools you need to thrive. Our Focus Fridays give you an undisturbed day of focus, offset with Together Tuesdays when we have our team meetings, so you've always got the right balance.

We have structured a hybrid approach that includes 2-3 designated office days each week. This arrangement ensures that while we embrace the advantages of remote work, we also maintain the vital connection and synergy that only in‑person interactions can foster.

This is only the beginning; we’re looking for amazing people like you to continue our journey…

What we can offer you:

No matter what stage of your career you’re at - from paid internships and first‑job opportunities through to management and senior positions - we’ll support you with the training and development needed to reach your career aspirations with us. There really is no shortage of opportunities here for you to get involved and collaborate with those around you to deliver your best work.

We offer incredibly flexible working, regular company lunches, and birthday celebrations. But that’s not all. We’ve spoken to our teams to find out what they want. From Private Medical, and Dental for you and your family, through to global working opportunities, a generous holiday allowance and pension/401K matching, we want to make sure our employees and their families are looked after. Every employee will receive a working from home allowance for tech or home office equipment (on top of your choice of laptop and accessories of course). Our approach to parental leave is designed to support employees globally. While this varies by geo, we have support in place for parents (including adoption assistance and reproductive health services) to ensure they have the time and financial resources needed to care for their growing families.

At Speechmatics, our mission is simple: Understand Every Voice out there.

That's not just about our tech – it's the heart and soul of who we are.We welcome different experiences, viewpoints, and identities. For us, it’s not just the right thing to do; it’s our catalyst for sparking innovation and creativity. Our teams thrive in an environment that celebrates and supports everyone – no matter their gender, identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, marital status, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, or maternity status.

But we don’t just open the door to diversity – we actively welcome it. Why? Because we believe every unique voice adds something special to our team, leading us to smarter solutions and a better workplace.

So, come as you are and join our Speechling community. We’re building a place where every voice not only gets heard but is also respected and valued.

For more information on us, please visit our website and follow Speechmatics on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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