Cekura (YC F24) is Hiring: Forward Deployed Engineer in the US

Cekura, a rapidly growing startup backed by top investors and part of Y Combinator’s F24 batch, is seeking a full-time Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) based in the US, with a salary range of $100K to $180K and equity options. The company specializes in building reliability solutions for conversational AI, offering tools to monitor and optimize AI agents across various platforms like phone, chat, SMS, and web. Their innovative product is well-received, and they are expanding their team to meet increasing demand.

As an FDE, you will be integral to forming strong relationships with clients while developing strategies for successful integrations. Your role involves managing onboarding processes, advising clients on technical integrations, collecting product feedback, and proactively maintaining account health. You will also troubleshoot issues, collaborate with engineering and product teams, and contribute to the company’s growth by mentoring new team members and setting standards for quality.

Candidates should be deeply customer-focused, proficient with APIs, webhooks, and basic scripting (Python or JavaScript). Strong communication skills, a builder mindset, and analytical thinking are essential. A minimum of two years in a technical role within a SaaS or infrastructure company is required, with familiarity with AI tooling, observability, or testing being a plus.

Cekura offers the chance to shape foundational work in a growing company, collaborate directly with founders, and make an impact by enhancing AI reliability for real users. Competitive compensation, meaningful equity, comprehensive benefits, and an energetic start-up environment in San Francisco make this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about AI and customer success.

Founded by IIT alumni with credentials from ETH Zurich and experience in high-stakes trading, Cekura aims to automate and improve voice agent testing, addressing the challenges of manual testing processes and errors in AI systems.

Apply now to join a dynamic team that’s redefining AI voice reliability and helping top-tier teams deliver dependable conversational agents.

FAQs

Q: What is the main focus of Cekura?
A: Cekura is focused on creating reliability solutions for conversational AI, helping teams monitor and optimize their AI agents.

Q: What qualifications are needed for this role?
A: At least two years of experience in a technical SaaS or infrastructure role, familiarity with APIs, webhooks, and basic scripting (Python or JavaScript).

Q: What benefits does Cekura offer?
A: They provide competitive salary, equity, comprehensive health benefits, and a dynamic work environment in San Francisco.

Q: Is prior experience in AI or AI tooling necessary?
A: It’s a plus but not required; the main focus is on technical ability and customer engagement skills.

Q: What makes this role unique?
A: Direct collaboration with founders, shaping company standards, and the opportunity to impact real-world AI applications.