Sierra is an innovative AI company creating a platform to enable businesses to build more human customer experiences with AI. Founded by tech industry veterans Bret Taylor (former Salesforce co-CEO and Facebook CTO) and Clay Bavor (former Google Labs leader), the company is primarily based in San Francisco with growing offices including London.
The Software Engineer, Agent (German speaking) role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven customer experiences. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing production-grade AI agents that directly impact Sierra's revenue and growth. This isn't just about prototyping - you'll build powerful, scalable systems that operate in critical production environments across various industries including finance, healthcare, and commerce.
The role offers complete ownership of the Agent Development Life Cycle (ADLC), from initial pilot through deployment and continuous iteration. You'll work directly with leaders at major enterprises and cutting-edge startups in London, implementing AI agents that transform their operations. Your work will directly influence the evolution of Sierra's core platform through close collaboration with research, product, and platform teams.
The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in building production systems, excellent problem-solving abilities, and professional fluency in both German and English. Experience with AI/LLM systems, React, TypeScript, or Go is highly valued. The company offers competitive compensation (£170K – £260K plus equity) and comprehensive benefits, reflecting their values of Trust, Customer Obsession, Craftsmanship, Intensity, and Family.
This is an in-person role based in London, offering the opportunity to work at the cutting edge of AI technology while directly impacting how businesses interact with their customers. The position combines technical challenges with customer interaction, making it ideal for engineers who enjoy both building sophisticated systems and seeing their direct impact on business outcomes.