Full-Time
Staff Software Engineer
Backend
Posted on 8/30/2025
Artisan
201-500 employees
AI sales agents automate B2B outbound
No salary listed
San Francisco, CA, USA
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- 5+ years of full-time engineering experience, post-graduation with specialities in back-end systems.
- Highly savvy in utilizing the latest AI coding tools/agents.
- Experience in Go and/or Python.
- Extensive experience in software development and a deep understanding of distributed systems and public cloud platforms (AWS preferred).
- A track record of independent ownership of successful engineering projects.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience working fluently with standard containerization & deployment technologies.
- Experience with NoSQL and structured databases.
- Strong knowledge of software engineering best practices and CI/CD tooling.
- Drive the design, and implementation of our foundational platforms and systems to develop tools that integrate natively with our Artisans.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and deliver new features.
- Proactively identify opportunities for, and driving improvements to, current programming practices, including process enhancements and tool upgrades.
- Present technical information to teams and stakeholders, providing guidance and insight on development processes and technologies.
- Instruct AI agents to assist in code development.
Artisan helps large businesses boost their outbound sales by using AI agents to automate repetitive GTM tasks. Its platform centers on Ava, an AI-powered sales agent, plus a family of specialized AI agents called Artisans that can identify potential customers, craft and send outreach messages, and ensure messages avoid spam filters. The system works as a SaaS platform that enterprises hire to run outbound sales workflows, replacing manual steps and traditional software stacks with digital employees. Artisan differentiates itself by offering an all-in-one, customizable platform that consolidates GTM tools and processes, enabling a scalable, enterprise-grade outbound operation. The company’s goal is to improve outbound sales results for B2B teams by letting human sellers focus on high-value activities while AI handles the routine tasks.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$46.9M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2023
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Artisan hit $1M ARR in three months post-Ava launch with 120+ customers.
- $25M Series A from Glade Brook Capital fuels agent expansion to support and recruiting.
- Web Visitor ID and Watchtower Campaigns drive intent-based outbound outperforming spam.
What critics are saying
- LinkedIn ban over scraping deplatforms Ava's lead sourcing within 6-12 months.
- 60%+ churn from 100+ hires erodes culture and delays new agents in 3-6 months.
- EU AI Act enforcement from July 2026 bans unsupervised Ava deployments bankrupting Artisan.
What makes Artisan unique
- Ava automates 80% of BDR tasks using 300M+ B2B contacts database.
- Artisan platform consolidates GTM tools into single AI-first interface.
- Ava achieves Level 3 autonomy for end-to-end sales execution without approvals.
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Artisan AI, a Y Combinator graduate known for its controversial "Stop hiring humans" billboards, was banned from LinkedIn but has now been reinstated after resolving issues with the platform. The startup's LinkedIn page, employee profiles and executive posts were displaying error messages. CEO Jaspar Carmichael-Jack confirmed the ban to TechCrunch, explaining that LinkedIn objected to the company using LinkedIn's name on its website and alleged use of data brokers who had scraped the site without permission, violating LinkedIn's terms of service. Contrary to viral rumours, the ban was not due to its AI agents spamming users. Artisan offers Ava, an AI agent for outbound sales that finds and contacts potential customers. After working with LinkedIn for two weeks to address concerns, the company's presence on the platform has been restored.
Artisan, a startup founded by Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, 23, and Sam Stallings, 30, has raised R$120 million (US$25 million) to automate sales prospection tasks using artificial intelligence. The company attracted attention with its provocative "Stop Hiring Humans" slogan, though founders clarify the AI is designed to enhance, not replace, human salespeople. Artisan's flagship product, Ava, uses AI to automate prospection by sending personalised emails and qualifying leads, allowing sales teams to focus on strategic tasks. The company currently serves 250 clients and generates R$25 million in annual revenue. Despite the controversial marketing campaign featuring billboards in San Francisco, the founders emphasise their technology aims to empower sales professionals by handling repetitive tasks rather than eliminating jobs.
Artisan has raised a $25M Series A to build AI employees that replace repetitive work and consolidate the SaaS stack. Starting with outbound sales, our AI BDR Ava automates prospecting, messaging, and booking meetings.
Artisan, an AI sales agent startup founded by 24-year-old Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, has raised $25 million in a Series A funding round led by Glade Brook Capital. Despite its focus on AI, the company is still hiring humans.
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