Forward Deployed Engineer
LiveKit
- New York, New York, United States
- New York, New York, United States
Über
You’ll thrive at LiveKit if you:
are obsessed with helping developers succeed
are known as the go‑to person for solving tricky technical issues
work hard and can move fast without sacrificing quality
care deeply about polish, detail, and clear communication
are a fast learner, frequently picking up new tools, systems, and skills
The best way to impress us is by showing how you help others unblock themselves—and maybe by tinkering with LiveKit along the way.
About This Role LiveKit is seeking a
Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)
to work directly with customers building real-time communication and voice AI applications on the LiveKit platform.
This role sits at the intersection of
engineering, architecture, and customer implementation . Forward Deployed Engineers partner closely with customers to design systems, prototype solutions, and solve complex technical challenges as teams move from experimentation to production.
You’ll work alongside customers’ engineering teams to help them successfully deploy and scale applications built on LiveKit. That may include designing architectures, building integrations, debugging production issues, or developing reference implementations that demonstrate best practices.
This is an ideal role for engineers who enjoy
solving real-world problems in real customer environments . You’ll collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to surface insights from customer implementations and help shape the future of the LiveKit platform.
Your mission:
make it seamless for developers to build and scale real-time audio, video, and AI applications on LiveKit.
What You’ll Do
Work directly (remotely or on-site when necessary) with customer engineering teams
to design and implement real-time applications built on LiveKit.
Design
scalable architectures
for voice AI, real-time media, and developer platform use cases.
Build
prototype integrations, reference implementations, and sample applications
to accelerate customer development.
Help customers navigate
SDKs, APIs, infrastructure, and deployment strategies
for production systems.
Debug and troubleshoot
complex technical issues in production environments .
Lead
technical workshops and architecture sessions
with developers and product teams.
Translate customer needs into
technical insights that inform product and platform development .
Partner with Product and Engineering to
improve developer experience, documentation, and tooling .
Contribute code, examples, or improvements to
LiveKit’s open-source ecosystem
when helpful.
Act as a trusted advisor helping customers
successfully launch and scale applications on LiveKit .
Who You Are
Strong engineering background with
5+ years of experience in backend or infrastructure engineering .
Proficient in one or more programming languages such as
Go, Python, Node, Rust, or C++ .
Comfortable working across
APIs, SDKs, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure .
Experience building or integrating
developer platforms or real-time systems .
Able to quickly understand complex systems and
debug issues in real-world environments .
Strong communicator who can collaborate directly with
customer engineering teams and internal product teams .
Comfortable operating in
fast-paced, low-process environments
where ownership and initiative matter.
Excited to work hands-on with customers solving
complex technical implementation challenges .
Bonus Points
Experience with
WebRTC, real-time media systems, or telephony/SIP infrastructure .
Familiarity with
voice AI, conversational agents, or AI infrastructure .
Experience working in
customer‑facing engineering roles
such as Solutions Engineer, Field Engineer, or Forward Deployed Engineer.
Experience contributing to
open‑source projects or developer ecosystems .
Previous experience building with or integrating
LiveKit .
Our Commitments to You We offer
The opportunity to build technology powering the next generation of
real-time and voice AI applications
Work alongside
world‑class engineers and open‑source contributors
Competitive salary and equity package
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible vacation policy
LiveKit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact recruiting@livekit.io.
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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