Cresta, an AI-powered customer experience platform, is hiring a Principal Solutions Engineer, AI Agent to serve as the dedicated AI Agent expert — engaging early in the sales cycle, leading workshops, supporting high-stakes demos, and driving API discovery.
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Responsibilities
- ▹Own the AI Agent technical narrative end-to-end throughout the sales cycle
- ▹Partner closely with the Core Solutions Engineering team
- ▹Design and facilitate technical discovery workshops with prospective customers to explore AI Agent use cases
- ▹Lead deep-dive technical discovery sessions covering use cases and API feasibility
- ▹Support the most complex, high-stakes AI Agent demonstrations alongside the Core SE team
- ▹Engage early in opportunities as a specialist resource
- ▹Translate AI Agent solutions into financial ROI models with Sales Directors
- ▹Collaborate with Forward Deployed teams to ensure a smooth handoff from pre-sale to deployment
- ▹Synthesize feedback for Product and Engineering teams
- ▹Share AI Agent expertise across the broader SE organization
Requirements
- ▹5+ years in a customer-facing technical role, including 1-3 years of pre-sales experience with large enterprises
- ▹Hands-on experience designing, building, or selling AI Agents or agentic AI systems, including agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, and LLM-based architectures
- ▹Practical understanding of APIs, integration patterns, and how enterprise systems connect to AI Agent workflows
- ▹Experience with conversational AI, contact center platforms, or voice/chat automation
- ▹Demonstrated ability to make complex AI concepts accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- ▹Natural workshop facilitator and collaborator
- ▹Highly organized with meticulous preparation
- ▹Resourceful problem-solver comfortable navigating ambiguity
Nice to have
- ▹Ability to write Python for prototyping, scripting, or demo customization
- ▹Familiarity with Salesforce.com and enterprise contact center technologies
Soft skills
Excellent communication skills across technical and business audiencesWorkshop facilitation skillsAdaptability and problem-solving under ambiguityStrong cross-team collaboration (Sales, Product, Engineering)
What we offer
- ▹Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families
- ▹Flexible PTO
- ▹Paid parental leave for all new parents
- ▹Retirement savings plan
- ▹Remote work setup budget
- ▹Monthly wellness and communication stipend
- ▹In-office meal program and commuter benefits for onsite employees
About the company
Cresta, born out of the Stanford AI Lab, builds an AI platform combining conversational AI agents, real-time human agent augmentation, and conversation intelligence. Its customers include United Airlines, Cox Communications, and Marriott, and it has raised over $270 million from leading investors.
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