This is a remote position.
Philippinebased (Filipino) Applicants.
Backend Engineer AI Voice Agent Startup (Work from Home)
Are you a creative and motivated backend developer who wants to be part of something new exciting and gamechanging We re building a brandnew AIpowered voice agent product that will help small businesses automate customer calls starting with industries like hairdressers clinics and trades.
This is a startup we re building the MVP from scratch and you ll be working directly with the founder. It s the perfect opportunity if you ve ever wanted to help create a real product from the ground up be part of the early team and influence how everything works.
What You ll Be Doing
Build the backend of our AI Voice Agent platform
Set up and manage phone call workflows using Twilio or SignalWire
Integrate AI tools like OpenAI Whisper (STT) GPT4/Claude (AI reasoning) and ElevenLabs (TTS)
Connect to external tools like Google Calendar or appointment systems (e.g. Calendly Fresha)
Create APIs for future use by a frontend dashboard
Build internal tools for testing and managing business settings
Solve realworld problems with AI and voice automation
Why You ll Love This Role
You ll be building something from scratch this isn t maintenance work
Work directly with a founder who understands product marketing and operations
No micromanagement. You ll be trusted to own the tech
You ll get exposure to cuttingedge AI tech and be part of something that s actually cool
100 remote. No commutes just results.
Requirements
3 years of backend development experience (Python preferred Node.js is also okay)
Experience with APIs and microservices (FastAPI Express etc.
Familiarity with AI tools like OpenAI LangChain or similar
Experience working with Twilio or any telephony/VoIP platforms is a BIG plus
Familiarity with STT/TTS services (Whisper Google STT ElevenLabs Azure etc.
Ability to work independently solve problems and think like a builder
Startup mindset: okay with ambiguity fast iterations and learning on the go
Benefits
1. Monthly Salary: Php 85000
2. Salary will be paid on a bimonthly basis on the 15th and 30th or 31st of each month
3. You will be paid extra for overtime and Philippines public holidays
4. Probation: 6 months and after Probation
10 days annual leave credits
5 days of sick leave
5. HMO offered after 6months Probation
6. 13th Month Pay after 30 days
7. Annual Appraisal
8. Laptop provided after 30 days
9. Permanent workfromhome role. You will have to use your own internet.
10. SHIFT TIMES: Monday to Friday (with some flexibility)
3+ years of backend development experience (Python preferred, Node.js is also okay) Experience with APIs and microservices (FastAPI, Express, etc. Familiarity with AI tools like OpenAI, LangChain, or similar Experience working with Twilio or any telephony/VoIP platforms is a BIG plus Familiarity with STT/TTS services (Whisper, Google STT, ElevenLabs, Azure, etc. Ability to work independently, solve problems, and think like a builder Startup mindset: okay with ambiguity, fast iterations, and learning on the go