Staff Software Engineer, Slang.ai

$220-250k

+ Generous equity

TypeScript

Scala

Kotlin

Expert level

New York

Remote from US

AI virtual phone assistant

Job no longer available

AI virtual phone assistant

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceCustomer serviceSaaSAutomation

Job no longer available

$220-250k

+ Generous equity

TypeScript

Scala

Kotlin

Expert level

New York

Remote from US

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceCustomer serviceSaaSAutomation

Company mission

To transform the phone into a channel that is personalized, efficient and delightful.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
10+ years of experience in software development, in fast moving environments with a fair amount of uncertainty
Proficiency in programming languages such as Kotlin, Scala, Typescript
Experience with AI tooling -- LLMOps, NLU, TTS, STT
Strong understanding of algorithms, data structures, and AI principles. Proven track record of leading and delivering complex projects

Desirable

Experience in NLP/AI/LLMs
Publications in reputed journals or conferences
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Proven track record of high quality architectural decisions and leveling up teams of engineers

What the job involves

Design, develop, and implement AI models and tooling
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI solutions into products and services
Lead technical discussions and provide innovative solutions to complex engineering problems
Mentor and guide engineers, fostering a culture of learning and excellence
Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning, as well as tooling for developer experience

Our take

The frustration surrounding calling businesses is a universal sentiment. Nobody enjoys long hold times when chasing down an order, or voicemail when trying to make a late reservation at a restaurant. However, through the power of AI, the broken calling experience can be repaired.

Slang is a platform designed to tackle this problem head-on, by automatically answering calls for restaurants, retailers, and other businesses. It is capable of delivering accurate responses which enhance customer service - ultimately boosting revenue - while also streamlining operations.

Emerging from stealth mode in 2023, Slang landed early funding which gave it some great momentum. It has worked to integrate its product with reservation management platforms while unveiling a host of advanced functionalities. A further injection of funding in 2026 supports the broadening of its service capacity as it aims to help more businesses eliminate missed calls.

Steph

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Company

Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)

Feb 2026

$28m

SERIES B

Jun 2023

$20m

SERIES A

Total funding: $48.8m

Company benefits

Generous equity
Healthcare fully compensated
Generous vacation

Company HQ

Civic Center, New York, NY

Leadership

Alex Sambvani

(CEO & Co-founder)

Graduated from Harvard Business School with a Masters in Business Administration. Previously worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Spotify.

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