
Forward Deployed Engineer - Software Engineer - Canada
ElevenLabs
Posted 2026-08-10
Tech & Engg
Job Description
Ovii's Interpretation of the Role
The Forward Deployed Engineer partners directly with strategic customers to design, build, and deliver end‑to‑end AI‑powered solutions. You will own complex integrations, collaborate with client engineers and executives, and travel across Canada to ensure successful deployments.
Role Snapshot
- Customer‑facing software engineer
- End‑to‑end solution ownership
- Python development
- API & architecture design
- Strategic partner collaboration
- Hybrid remote (Canada)
- Regular onsite travel
Must-Have Requirements
- Python
- Software development knowledge
- Software architecture
- API integration
- Technical communication
- Problem solving
- Customer interaction experience
Nice-to-Have Signals
- Customer interaction experience
Work Setup
- Location: Canada
- Work mode: HYBRID
- Remote scope: COUNTRY_RESTRICTED
- Remote countries: Canada
- Travel: Regular onsite travel within Canada
- Employment type: Full-Time
Not Specified in JD
- Salary range
- Visa sponsorship
- Relocation
- Notice period
- Security clearance
- Coding test
- Portfolio
- GitHub
- Writing sample
- Cover letter
What You'll Likely Work On
- Own the full lifecycle of high‑impact projects for strategic partners, from design through delivery.
- Design and implement robust integrations using ElevenLabs APIs and AI models.
- Work daily with customers' engineers and executives to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable recommendations.
- Travel to client sites across Canada for onsite workshops and deployments.
Good Fit If You Have
- Prior experience interacting with customers, even via clubs or side projects.
- Strong written and verbal communication for technical audiences.
- Interest in AI/voice technologies and rapid experimentation.
- Comfort with hybrid remote work and occasional travel within Canada.
Skills
- Python
- Software development
- Software architecture
- API integration
- Problem solving
- Technical communication
- Customer collaboration