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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Platform

Posted on 9/25/2023

ASAPP

ASAPP

201-500 employees

AI tools for enhancing customer service efficiency

AI & Machine Learning
Enterprise Software

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
RabbitMQ
Kubernetes
Python
MySQL
Apache Kafka
TypeScript
AWS
Redis
Requirements
  • BS or MS degree in Computer Science, or equivalent hands-on experience
  • 5+ years experience building distributed systems and/or infrastructure tooling
  • 5+ years of people management experience
  • Experience/exposure to AI and ML (either on the backend or infrastructure side)
  • Proficiency with Go, Typescript, Python, data stores - MySQL, Redis and message queues - Kafka, RabbitMQ, or any similar technology
  • Self-learner attitude, independent with outstanding problem-solving skills
  • Customer-centric approach. ASAPP's developers are the Platform team's customers
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Very comfortable with all aspects of backend engineering and methodologies like coding, testing, observability
  • 2+ years of experience with cloud technologies like AWS or Kubernetes
Responsibilities
  • Be responsible for growing and developing a distributed team of engineers (SMEs and generalists) to create frameworks, services and tooling to increase productivity, quality and joy of development across ASAPP
  • Set the strategic short/mid/long term roadmap for the platform team to solve the most pressing challenges at ASAPP and execute cross functional projects to achieve these solutions
  • Play a critical function in capacity building and planning
  • Actively mentor junior engineers
  • Raise the bar of ASAPP's engineering culture
  • Foster a healthy and collaborative culture that embodies ASAPP's values

ASAPP provides AI-powered tools aimed at improving customer service operations. Their main product is a conversational AI voice and chat agent that accurately transcribes calls, automates call summaries, and generates automated responses to enhance the productivity of customer service agents. ASAPP primarily serves businesses that manage high volumes of customer interactions, such as call centers and support departments, operating within the growing customer experience market. Unlike many competitors, ASAPP offers its services through a subscription model, allowing clients to scale their use of AI tools based on their needs. The company's goal is to enhance human performance in customer service by addressing inefficiencies and providing insights that help businesses improve customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$387.6M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ASAPP's recognition as a leader in digital customer interaction solutions by a top independent research firm underscores its industry credibility.
  • The addition of Snowflake CEO Frank Slootman to the board of directors brings valuable expertise and potential strategic advantages.
  • Innovative products like CoachingAI and AutoAssist demonstrate ASAPP's commitment to transforming contact centers into revenue drivers.

What critics are saying

  • The rapid pace of AI development could lead to ethical and regulatory challenges, impacting ASAPP's operations and reputation.
  • The competitive landscape in AI-driven customer service is intense, with major players potentially eroding ASAPP's market share.

What makes ASAPP unique

  • ASAPP leverages generative AI to provide highly accurate transcription and automated call summaries, setting it apart from traditional customer service solutions.
  • The company's focus on AI-driven productivity tools like AutoCompose and AutoSummary enhances agent efficiency, a unique value proposition in the CX market.
  • ASAPP's SaaS model ensures continuous updates and improvements, offering clients a dynamic and evolving suite of tools.

Benefits

Learning & Development

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Daily Catered Meals

Vacation

401K Program

Family Leave

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