Customer Engineer

About Cresta

Cresta is on a mission to turn every customer conversation into a competitive advantage by unlocking the true potential of the contact center. Our platform combines the best of AI and human intelligence to help contact centers discover customer insights and behavioral best practices, automate conversations and inefficient processes, and empower every team member to work smarter and faster.

Born from the prestigious Stanford AI lab, Cresta's co-founder and chairman is Sebastian Thrun, the genius behind Google X, Waymo, Udacity, and more. Our leadership also includes CEO, Ping Wu, the co-founder of Google Contact Center AI and Vertex AI platform, & co-founder, Tim Shi, an early member of Open AI.

We’ve assembled a world-class team of AI and ML experts, go-to-market leaders, and top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, Sequoia, and former AT&T CEO John Donovan. Our valued customers include brands like Intuit, Cox Communications, Hilton, and Carmax and we’ve been recognized by Forbes and Bain Consulting as one of the top private AI companies in the world.

Join us on this thrilling journey to revolutionize the workforce with AI. The future of work is here, and it's at Cresta.

About the Role

As a Customer Engineer, you’ll act as a Solution Architect, serving as the technical authority on how Cresta integrates with platforms like AWS Connect, Genesys, and Five9. You’ll help design, build, and deliver our cutting-edge solutions for enterprise contact centers, ensuring customers achieve meaningful results through real-time coaching and agent efficiency tools.

You’ll work across multiple customer projects, manage deadlines independently, and participate in sales calls to remove technical barriers. This role calls for a full-stack developer with a strong customer focus and the ability to connect technical execution to business value.

What We’re Looking For

• Blend of sales enthusiasm, technical confidence, and precise execution.
• Experience with Contact Center/Customer Experience platforms (AWS Connect, Genesys, Five9, etc.).
• Proficiency with APIs, SDKs, AWS, Git, and hands-on coding in Go, Python, and JavaScript.
• Ability to think big but deliver simple, impactful solutions.
• Strong organizational skills to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Consultative approach to problem-solving and ability to build strong relationships with technical stakeholders.

What You'll Do

• Pre-Sales: Collaborate with customers to determine the best integration approach.
• Post-Sales: Meet deadlines for solution delivery in partnership with Implementation Managers and other stakeholders.
• Design, build, and deploy applications using Cresta SDKs, libraries, and APIs, integrated with contact center chat or voice platforms.
• Test deployed applications, troubleshoot issues, and implement bug fixes.
• Provide clear, timely updates to stakeholders.

Perks & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and people-first benefits package to support you at work and in life:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with plans to fit you and your family
• Flexible PTO to take the time you need, when you need it
• Paid parental leave for all new parents welcoming a new child
• Retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Remote work setup budget to help you create a productive home office
• Monthly wellness and communication stipend to keep you connected and balanced
• In-office meal program and commuter benefits provided for onsite employees

Compensation

Compensation for this position includes a base salary, equity, and a variety of benefits. Actual base salaries will be based on candidate-specific factors, including experience, skillset, and location, and local minimum pay requirements as applicable. Your recruiter can provide further details.

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