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# Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Engineer

- **Company:** Eleven Labs Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Software Architecture, Software Engineering
- **Published:** October 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/forward-deployed-engineer-software-engineer-usa-elevenlabs-8139850

## About the Role

* Experience working with customers. It's ok if you only worked with customers in student clubs or side projects, as long as you are interested in working closely with them on a technical capacity
 * Proficiency in Python and strong software development knowledge, inclusive of a deep understanding of software development, software architecture, and APIs integration.
 * Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Especially in terms of ability to summarize complex technical knowledge and using logic in pursuing optimal solutions.
Location
This role is remote-first, so it can be executed from anywhere in the United States. There is a preference for candidates to be based in New York or San Francisco, with the option to work out of our office. Expect regular travel for customer onsites.

## Description

* Innovative culture: You'll be part of a generational opportunity to define the trajectory of AI, surrounded by a team pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
 * Growth paths: Joining ElevenLabs means joining a dynamic team with countless opportunities to drive impact - beyond your immediate role and responsibilities.
 * Learning & development: ElevenLabs proactively supports professional development through an annual discretionary stipend.
 * Social travel: We also provide an annual discretionary stipend to meet up with colleagues each year, however you choose.
 * Annual company offsite: Each year, we bring the entire team together in a new location - past offsites have included Croatia and Italy.
 * Co-working: If you're not located near one of our main hubs, we offer a monthly co-working stipend.

About the role

You'll use your creativity, problem-solving, and technical expertise to design tailored solutions that make a real impact.

Embedded with our most strategic customers, you'll get a front-row seat to some of our highest-stakes projects. From brainstorming technical architectures and product features to building full-scale integrations, you'll take full ownership of complex, high-impact challenges-helping clients achieve their goals and push the limits of what's possible.

What you will do:

 * Take full ownership of end-to-end execution of major projects for our most strategic partners, working hands-on to deliver high-impact solutions.
 * Collaborate daily with our customer's engineers and executives teams to ensure the best use of ElevenLabs' technologies.
 * Drive real innovation by using your coding and technical skills to solve complex problems, making a real difference for our customers.