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We're at an exciting inflection point.\nWhile we've found real commercial success, our ambitions are larger: to become the go-to AI platform for all enterprise automation, powered by our voice superintelligence. The work affects millions of people every day, and our team has the autonomy to make true impact - with brilliant founders, a clear path forward, and the kind of momentum that defines generational companies.\nIf being part of that resonates with you, we'd love to hear from you!\nVoice AI startup Giga raises $61M Series A\n\nDoorDash and Giga Partnership\n\nThe Role\nWe're looking for a staff engineer to help shape the technical direction of our backend systems. You'll lead complex projects, make architectural decisions that affect the whole platform, and raise the bar for engineering quality across the team.\nThis is a role for someone who wants to build, not just advise. 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