At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with teams to build AI agents that enhance customer experiences.
- Company: Join a dynamic tech company focused on human-centric AI solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible time off, health benefits, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in AI development while collaborating with innovative minds.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a background in tech or related fields.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
About us
At Sierra, we’re creating a platform to help businesses build better, more human customer experiences with AI. We are primarily an in‑person company based in San Francisco, with growing offices in Atlanta, New York, London, Paris, Madrid, Munich, Singapore, Japan, and Sydney. We are guided by a set of values that are at the core of our actions and define our culture: Trust, Customer Obsession, Craftsmanship, Intensity, and Family. These values are the foundation of our work, and we are committed to upholding them in everything we do.
What you’ll do
- As a member of our Agent Strategist function at Sierra, you will be responsible for partnering with our Agent Product Managers and Agent Engineers to scope, build, and ship AI agents that handle thousands of customer conversations a day.
- You’ll play a central role in agent development, combining product strategy, conversational design, and customer insight to bring high‑quality agents to life.
- Be a trusted advisor to our customers and drive their AI strategies.
- Build, design and refine conversational AI agents, gaining direct exposure to how these products are developed and improved.
- Drive execution and delivery of multiple complex, high‑visibility agent development projects.
- Coordinate across technical and non‑technical stakeholders through the full agent development lifecycle process.
- Ensure clear communication across all stakeholders while developing strong relationships.
- Contribute data‑driven, strategic insights to customers and internal team decisions.
What you’ll bring
- Outstanding Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex technical information to non‑technical stakeholders, fostering collaboration and driving projects forward with clarity.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of software development, product management and engineering principles, enabling you to act as a strategic partner to customers and internal teams as we turn visionary ideas into agents.
- Problem‑Solving and Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to grasp complex concepts, and to identify risks and issues, develop mitigation strategies, and handle unexpected challenges across customer relationships and products.
- Leadership and Team Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, leading and inspiring teams to deliver innovative ideas and exceptional agents.
- Foundational Expertise: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience that demonstrates comparable expertise is a strong plus. MBA or comparable experience at the intersection of technology and operations is another strong plus.
Our values
- Trust: We build trust with our customers with our accountability, empathy, quality, and responsiveness.
- Customer Obsession: We deeply understand our customers’ business goals and relentlessly focus on driving outcomes, not just technical milestones.
- Craftsmanship: We get the details right, from the words on the page to the system architecture.
- Intensity: We know we don’t have the luxury of patience. We play to win.
- Family: We know that balance and intensity are compatible, and we model it in our actions and processes.
What we offer
- Flexible (unlimited) paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
- Life insurance and disability benefits
- Retirement plan dependent on country of employment
- Parental leave
- Fertility and family building benefits through Carrot
- Lunch, as well as delicious snacks and coffee to keep you energized
- Discretionary benefit stipend giving people the ability to spend where it matters most
- Free alphorn lessons
These benefits are further detailed in Sierra's policies, may vary by region, and are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefits plans. Eligible full‑time employees can participate in Sierra's equity plans subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.
Be you, with us
We're working to bring the transformative power of AI to every organization in the world. To do so, it is important to us that the diversity of our employees represents the diversity of our customers. We believe that our work and culture are better when we encourage, support, and respect different skills and experiences represented within our team. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description.
We strive to evaluate all applicants consistently without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.
Strategist, Agent Development (Dutch speaking) employer: Sierra
At Sierra, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant work culture that champions trust, customer obsession, and craftsmanship. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through flexible paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and unique perks like free alphorn lessons, all designed to support a balanced and fulfilling work-life experience. Join us in our San Francisco office, where you'll collaborate with innovative minds and have the opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven customer experiences.
