Cresta

Forward Deployed Engineer (AI Agent)

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Contact Center SoftwareIndustries

Job Description

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

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, and CTO & co-founder, Tim Shi, an early member of Open AI.

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

At Cresta, the AI Agent team is on a mission to create state-of-the-art AI Agents that solve practical problems for our customers. We are focused on leveraging the latest technologies in Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI Agent systems, while ensuring that the solutions we develop are cost-effective, secure, and reliable.

We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) who is passionate about building and deploying AI agent solutions to solve real-world business problems. In this role, you will work closely with customers as well as our software and machine learning engineers, ensuring high-impact AI Agent deployments and contributing to the continuous improvement of our core AI platform. You’ll develop intelligent AI agents, integrate them seamlessly with external systems, and offer hands-on technical support to ensure successful deployments. This position requires strong engineering skills, adaptability, and customer engagement. If you are self-driven, analytical, and eager to leverage AI in practical applications, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

  • AI Agent Development: Develop, configure, and deploy AI agents using Cresta’s AI platform and tools.
  • System Integration: Integrate AI agents with external systems (APIs, databases, CRMs, etc.) to ensure seamless workflow integration.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimize agent performance (e.g. fine-tune prompts and configurations) and troubleshoot issues in complex enterprise environments.
  • Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to gather technical requirements and translate business needs into AI Agent solutions.
  • Demos & Iteration: Conduct interactive demos and present compelling proof-of-concepts to customers, proactively gather feedback, and iteratively refine solutions to meet objectives.
  • Project Coordination: Define project milestones, create implementation plans, and coordinate execution with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Technical Guidance: Serve as a trusted technical advisor for the customer, guiding best practices for AI agent adoption and implementation.

Requirements

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Application Instructions

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Skills

Large Language Models
AI Agent systems
AI deployment
System integration
Customer engagement
Software engineering
Machine learning

Cresta

AI-powered coaching for sales teams

About Cresta

Cresta focuses on enhancing business outcomes through AI-powered coaching and assistance, particularly for sales teams. Its main product, Cresta for Sales, analyzes all sales conversations to identify performance gaps and provide real-time coaching, helping businesses improve their sales efficiency. This service is available on a subscription basis and is suitable for companies of all sizes across various industries. Cresta also offers a chatbot service that automates repetitive conversations, allowing sales agents to concentrate on more complex tasks. The patented Real-Time Intelligence Engine continuously learns from interactions to highlight effective behaviors, giving businesses a competitive edge. Clients have reported notable improvements, including faster response times and increased sales conversions.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$268.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from AI giants like Google and Microsoft threatens Cresta's market share.
Rapid AI advancements may render Cresta's offerings outdated without continuous innovation.
Expansion into Romania and India may face operational challenges and increased costs.

Differentiation

Cresta's Real-Time Intelligence Engine offers unique AI-driven insights for sales improvement.
The company provides AI-powered coaching, enhancing sales team performance with real-time feedback.
Cresta's chatbot service reduces repetitive tasks, allowing agents to focus on complex issues.

Upsides

Cresta's $125M Series D funding boosts product development and market expansion.
Recognition in Forbes AI 50 list enhances Cresta's credibility and market presence.
Human-in-the-loop AI capabilities improve customer service interactions and satisfaction.

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