AI Automation Engineer (Voice AI & Middleware Integration) - Pod 4
We Assist.io
About the role
Hiring: Full-Time AI Automation Engineer (Voice AI & Middleware Integration) - Remote π About the Client π π€ AI voice employees for the trades β Delivers 24/7 AI voice agents that answer calls and texts, capture qualified leads, and book jobs for home-service contractors. π§ Built for HVAC, plumbing & electrical businesses β Solves the daily pain points trade owners know too well: missed calls, empty trucks, and slow seasons. π οΈ By operators, for operators β Practical AI and automation designed around how contractors actually work, not generic enterprise tech. π Backed by 20+ years of HVAC industry relationships β With major preferred-vendor partnerships rolling out in 2027, the growth runway is real. β‘ Lean, high-trust, fast-moving team β A founder-led company where your work ships fast and your ideas shape the product. π± A ground-floor opportunity β Join as the first in-house technical hire and help build the foundation for everything that comes next. π About WeAssist π‘ π Led by a Founder Who Cares β Reef Colman built WeAssist to empower individuals and create meaningful opportunities that support families. β‘ Fast & Purposeful Recruiting β We move quickly but prioritize long-term fit, stability, and growth over just filling roles. π Connecting Global Talent β With 100+ outsourced professionals and growing, we link top talent worldwide with thriving US businesses. β€οΈ Giving Back Matters β From building schools to feeding the homeless, we believe true success means making a difference. π€ An Inclusive & Thriving Culture β Your skills and unique gifts matter. We create an environment where outsourced professionals don't just workβthey grow. βοΈ
Responsibilities
of the AI Automation Engineer π π Middleware & Field Service Platform Integrations ποΈ Voice AI Agent Engineering & Tuning βοΈ Omnichannel & Back-Office Automation π€ Client Onboarding & Technical Support π Internal Operations, Process Automation & SOPs π Data Security & Credential Management Additional Information: Review this Doc first! How to Prepare for the Recruiting Process - π’ Why Are They Hiring an AI Automation Engineer (Voice AI & Middleware Integration)? π’ Our client is hiring an AI Automation Engineer to bring all technical development, deployment, and fulfillment fully in-house, replacing a third-party agency that currently handles it. You'll build and own the custom middleware that connects AI voice platforms (Vapi, Retell, Assistable within GoHighLevel) to field service management systems like ServiceTitan and Housecall Pro, so live phone conversations turn into accurate, booked jobs on a contractor's dispatch board.
Beyond the build, your mission is reliability: proactively testing and monitoring voice agents so contractors get zero downtime and high booking accuracy, documenting the systems in clear SOPs, and laying the technical groundwork for upcoming enterprise industry partnerships in 2027. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role where you'll work directly with the founder and grow into technical leadership as the team expands. If you're a proactive, code-first engineer who loves building voice agents and integrations that actually work in the real world, and you take pride in systems that never miss a callβthis role could be a great fit for you. β¨ β Qualifications: Must-Haves: ποΈ Voice AI Agent Experience β Hands-on experience building and deploying production voice agents with Vapi, Retell, Assistable, and/or ElevenLabs, including prompt tuning, latency optimization, and knowledge base design. π» Real Coding Skills β Strong JavaScript and/or TypeScript; you write, review, and debug your own code (no "vibe coding").
Comfort reading .NET / C# / C++ environments is a big plus. π APIs, Middleware & Integrations β Proven experience building middleware and integrations using REST APIs, OAuth, webhooks, and SDKs. βοΈ GoHighLevel Expertise β Solid experience building workflows, automations, and sub-account setups in GoHighLevel (GHL). π€ Automation & Agent Frameworks β Experience with n8n, Hermes Agents, Composio, OpenClaw, or similar automation and agentic AI platforms. π Security-Minded β Solid grasp of API security, data privacy, credential vaults, VPNs, and VPS hosting. π¬ Clear Communication & Ownership β Fluent written and spoken English, comfortable supporting clients directly, and able to work independently without constant supervision. Nice-to-Haves: π Field Service Management Experience β Direct experience with ServiceTitan or Housecall Pro, or with home service trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical). π§ Advanced AI Concepts β Familiarity with RAG, MCP, and vector databases. π Web & Marketing Tech β Website builders, hosting, landing pages, Google Business Profile, and AEO/SEO automation. π§βπ» Software Engineering Background β Software engineers or full-stack developers who have moved into AI automation and voice agents are an ideal match. Responsibilities of the AI Automation Engineer (Voice AI & Middleware Integration): Your responsibilities include: π Middleware & Field Service Platform Integrations Build and maintain custom middleware connecting AI voice platforms (Vapi, Retell, Assistable within GoHighLevel) to Field Service Management (FSM) systems Integrate with platforms like ServiceTitan and Housecall Pro using REST APIs and OAuth Write integration logic that interfaces with .NET / C# / C++ backend environments Program and verify end-to-end booking workflows that move live voice conversations straight into contractor dispatch schedules Monitor, diagnose, and resolve sync issues such as duplicate bookings, dropped data payloads, or failed scheduling attempts Code, review, and debug custom application logic in JavaScript and/or TypeScript ποΈ Voice AI Agent Engineering & Tuning Build, configure, and maintain production-grade voice agents using Vapi, Retell, Assistable, and ElevenLabs Fine-tune latency, test prompt frameworks, design agent harnesses, and curate dynamic knowledge bases Architect multi-step decisio