AI Prompt Engineer-Voice Agents (Local Hero)

AI Prompt Engineer- Voice Agents

We are seeking a Prompt Engineer to design, test, and optimize prompts for our next-generation Voice AI agents. This role sits at the intersection of conversational design, AI, and real-time call operations.

 

You will work closely with our Manager of Performance Call Systems to translate proven human conversation strategies into high-performing AI prompts that drive better caller experience, higher engagement, and improved conversion outcomes.

 

This is a highly impactful role where your work will directly influence how thousands of real-time conversations are handled daily.

 

If you are looking to work in a fun start-up culture where you can take your skills to the next level, keep on reading!

 

This position is remote (hybrid available if within commuting distance to Boulder, CO) and open to candidates living in the following locations:

Colorado, Florida, Illinois, New Hampshire, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico

*Relocation assistance is not provided. Do not apply if you do not reside in one of the above locations unless you are already planning to relocate at your own and share those details in a cover letter.

A Day in the Life

Prompt Design & Development

• Translate call scripts, business rules, and conversational strategies into structured prompts for voice AI agents
• Design prompts that guide natural, human-like conversations while maintaining control, compliance, and business objectives

 

Collaboration with Manager of Performance Call Systems

• Partner with Manager of Performance Call Systems to understand intent, tone, objection handling, and conversion tactics
• Convert qualitative guidance into precise, testable prompt logic

Testing & Iteration

• Continuously test prompts in real-world call scenarios
• Analyze call transcripts, outcomes, and performance metrics to refine prompts
• Iterate quickly to improve performance (e.g., connection rates, transfer rates, call duration, caller satisfaction)

Conversation Optimization

• Improve how agents:
  • Ask qualifying questions
  • Handle objections
  • Transition between conversation stages
  • Manage edge cases and unexpected responses

 

Cross-Functional Collaboration with Product & Engineering

• Identify limitations where desired agent behavior cannot be achieved through prompt design alone
• Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to:
  • Define requirements for system-level enhancements (e.g., memory, state handling, integrations, orchestration logic)
  • Improve agent capabilities beyond prompt-layer control
  • Ensure alignment between prompt logic and underlying platform behavior
• Act as a key stakeholder in shaping the evolution of the voice AI platform based on real-world conversational gaps

 

Documentation & Prompt Frameworks

• Maintain clear documentation of prompt structures, patterns, and best practices
• Help build a scalable prompt library for different use cases, verticals, and states

Here’s What You Need to Get Our Attention

• 2+ years experience in an AI Engineering role working with LLMs / AI systems (e.g., GPT-based models, voice AI platforms, or similar)
• A minimum of 1 year experience in prompt engineering with voice AI platforms (Ultravox, Twilio, VAPI, etc.)
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in a related field of study
• Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to tone, clarity, and intent
• Strong ability to translate business requirements into structured logic or instructions
• Experience with conversation design, scripting, or chatbot/voice agent development
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and iterate quickly
• Highly analytical, systems-oriented thinker
• Comfortable working closely with product, data, and engineering teams

What Will Make Us Call You For Sure:

• Background in call center operations, sales scripting, or lead generation
• Familiarity with A/B testing frameworksand experimentation
• Basic understanding of APIs, JSON structures, or prompt templating systems
• Experience working with transcript analysis or conversational analytics

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

We believe great marketing starts with great people! — curious, collaborative, and hungry to grow. You’ll be part of a team that values initiative over hierarchy, creativity over convention, and learning over ego.

And if we haven’t convinced you yet, here’s why you’ll want to be part of our team:

We aren't just in the most beautiful city in the world (in our humble opinion), but a place where fun isn’t a 4-letter word:

• Remote work available with the possibility of onsite or hybrid if in commuting distance of our Boulder, CO office
• Time off is as important as hard work! Salaried employees are on a Flex PTO plan
• Generous holidays including a reduced schedule between Christmas and New Year’s
• We make sure our team is well cared for with strong health plans - We even cover our employees' dental and vision premiums
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts Plan
• Matching traditional and Roth 401k
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental tenure-based leave: self-care and family first
• Life Insurance
• Legal Assistance plan
• Pet Insurance discount through the ASPCA
• A killer culture with team members who have your back!
• In-person and virtual connection points for culture building and team members who have your back!

 

Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 DOE

COME AS YOU ARE: Your gender, your gods, your skin tone, and who you love don’t make a difference here. We’re all about building a team where talent shines and uniqueness is respected. At Local Hero we hire based on smarts, skills, experience, and potential—nothing else. Whoever you are and wherever you come from, if you’re great at what you do, we want to hear from you!

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