You could be an engineer anywhere, why us? <ul> <li>Join a well-funded, high-growth startup on the path to IPO ($50M raised, 700% revenue growth in 2 years, targeting a $11T market)</li> <li>Work directly with our Head of Platform Engineering, ex-Google and Finch</li> <li>Help transform a massive industry and scale us toward a $10 B+ business</li> </ul> About the opportunity: Given recent economic shifts, logistics providers and shippers want to capitalize on generative AI to drive business efficiency. As a result, many of them are turning to CoPallet, the first end-to-end service of AI agents and logistics experts, to automate their back-office operations. If we can capture this momentum effectively, we’re on track to build the next $10 billion tech company in logistics. About the Role You’ll lead the architecture and integration of voice AI into our platform, making voice a core way users interact with our system. You don’t need to be a voice AI expert day one, but you should be comfortable owning backend architecture and balancing tradeoffs around real-time performance, latency, and user experience. You’ll design real-time voice interaction systems, integrate third-party voice models and services, and build pipelines that connect voice input to agent actions and responses. You’ll also shape Pallet’s product and engineering roadmap. What You’ll Do <ul> <li> Design and build scalable, low-latency voice AI infrastructure </li> <li> Integrate third-party voice models and APIs with our AI agents platform </li> <li> Develop APIs and pipelines linking voice input to agent workflows </li> <li> Collaborate with engineering and product teams on system design and architecture </li> <li>Potential to lead a team as a product lead </li> </ul> Tech Stack <ul> <li> Backend: Node.js + TypeScript, Encore framework </li> <li> Database: PostgreSQL </li> <li> Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform </li> <li> AI/ML: OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Foundation Models, LangChain </li> <li> Frontend: React + TypeScript </li> <li> Browser automation: Browserbase </li> </ul> Preferred Experience <ul> <li> Backend engineer with experience building 0→1 platform features and real-time systems </li> <li> Comfortable balancing latency, reliability, and UX in voice or streaming data systems </li> <li> Skilled in APIs, data pipelines, and integration of third-party AI services </li> <li> Startup experience with strong technical leadership skills </li> <li> Experience with: GCP and PostgreSQL  </li> </ul> Who you are: <ul> <li> You own the outcome: taking full responsibility to deliver impact end to end, no excuses. </li> <li> You move fast but with quality: shipping quickly while maintaining sustainable craftsmanship. </li> <li> You experiment relentlessly: embrace a growth mindset, learn from failures, and iterate faster. </li> <li> You push beyond limits: no coasting; you raise the bar for yourself and the team. </li> <li> You thrive in collaboration: value face-to-face teamwork and contribute actively in our in-office culture. </li> </ul> Interview Process <ol> <li>Intro Chat with Head of Talent (30 mins)</li> <li>Technical Screen + Meet and Greet with Hiring Manager (60 mins) </li> <li>Executive Chat - Sushanth, CEO and Founder (30-45 mins)</li> <li>Final Interview, visit our Fidi office, and deep dive into technical and behavioral interviews (~3.5 hours)</li> </ol> Location: Since were a small team building 0-1 products, we prefer for candidates to be comfortable working in an in office environment in San Francisco. We typically come into the office 3-4 days a week. Relocation assistance can be provided for interested candidates. Compensation: The estimated salary range for this role is $195,000 – $265,000, depending on experience and skill set. In addition to base salary, we offer competitive equity, benefits, and opportunities for growth. Final compensation will be determined based on a combination of factors, including experience, qualifications, and location. Top-Tier Benefits 🩺 Health, Vision, and Dental benefits  🏝️ Flexible PTO ➕ Life Insurance and Accidental Insurance  ❤️‍🩹 Short-Term Disability Coverage 💸 Generous salary and equity for all staff 🪜 401k option; helping you save for the future 📚 Yearly learning and development stipend 🚌 Commuter benefits for Bay Area employees 🚘 Uber ride stipend if you ever have to work late in the office  🏡 Remote office home stipend to get you comfy in your space 🍔 Daily catered lunches provided by Sharebite (every meal you order, one meal gets donated) ✈️ Onboarding trip to San Francisco HQ if you work remotely 🥤 Monthly happy hours 🎉 Annual Company Offsites; our last one was in Napa Wine Country 🍷   Pallet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.