Forward Deployed Engineer - Strategist

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with strategic customers in the UAE (Dubai and other Emirates) to discover high-impact audio and voice AI use cases.
• Scope, design, and implement bespoke integrations of ElevenLabs' voice and audio AI into customer products and workflows.
• Build prototypes and demos (Python + API) to validate technical approaches and demonstrate value to technical teams and executives.
• Own end-to-end project delivery for strategic partners, coordinating across engineering, product, and research teams.
• Advise customers on best practices for deploying TTS/STT and conversational audio models to maximize performance and safety.
• Translate customer feedback and field insights into actionable product and research recommendations.

Requirements

• Customer engagement
• Python proficiency
• API integration
• Demo building
• Technical communication
• Project ownership
• Adaptability
• Audio AI knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying audio/voice models in production or prototyping speech systems.
• Prior work integrating SDKs or APIs into enterprise workflows.
• Comfortable presenting to both technical stakeholders and C-suite audiences.
• Background working cross-functionally with product and research teams.
• Familiarity with UAE enterprise environments, data residency, and compliance considerations.

Benefits

• Annual professional development allowance for training and learning.
• Travel support for company offsites and in-person collaboration.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage.
• Paid leave and standard UAE statutory benefits.

About the Company

ElevenLabs builds industry-leading audio AI — including state-of-the-art text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and conversational audio models. Millions use our products to voice content, automate support, and restore communication. We operate globally and are expanding our presence in the UAE to better serve regional partners and strategic customers. As a Forward Deployed Engineer - Strategist based in the UAE, you'll work at the intersection of engineering, product, and customer strategy to deliver high-impact audio AI solutions.