Solutions Engineer

ABOUT PARLANCE 

Parlance is a Software as a Service company leveraging intelligent speech technologies to improve the caller experience for leading organizations nationwide. Parlance delivers speech recognition as a managed service. That means we blend intelligent speech technologies, including Automatic Speech Recognition and Natural Language Understanding to transform old-fashioned phone systems into easy-to-navigate speech-driven tools. We modernize and improve the first 30 seconds of every caller’s journey and remove barriers to service. Health systems specifically subscribe to Parlance to improve patient experience and reduce frustration. No more long hold times, no confusing menus, no numbers to press. 

DESCRIPTION 

As a Solutions Engineer at Parlance, you deliver meaningful results through a partnership with the customer that spans the full solution lifecycle; pre-sales to implementation to optimization and future growth. You will be supported by a knowledgeable team of solutions engineers and software developers to learn and leverage knowledge of contact centers, speech recognition, human factors, and voice user interfaces to build and manage solutions for our customers.

Some of the responsibilities of a Solutions Engineer include the following: 

• Collect customer requirements for use of the Parlance solution, design solution dialogs as well as implement applications to meet customer requirements (80%)
• Analyze performance and take actions to improve solution performance 
• Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that arise 
• Participate in ongoing learning activities 
• Demonstrate the Parlance solution elements and value to customers and prospective customers (5%)
• This position is full-time and can be remote within the contiguous US. Come join us in transforming customer experiences. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• 3-5 years of professional experience implementing and supporting enterprise/SaaS software and infrastructure solutions 
• Bachelor's degree is ideal (will consider additional work experience in lieu of) 
• Experience in a customer-facing role 
• Healthcare domain experience is highly desired 
• Ability to listen well to understand our customer’s objectives 
• Ability to explain “technical stuff” to sometimes non-technical stakeholders 
• Can interact with customers by delivering high levels of customer service via video, phone, email, text channels, and on-site with the customer 
• Can identify, own, and resolve issues impacting the solution and then, document how you fixed it 
• Experience across multiple OS including Linux and (Windows and/or macOS) a plus 
• Ability to travel up to 20%, as business travel resumes 
• Good organizational skills to manage work across multiple projects 
• Work must be performed in the United States (ET, CT, MT, PT) and you must have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States. Parlance will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job. 

MAKE A DIFFERENCE 

Come work at a company where your voice matters and you can make a real impact beyond your specific job role. You will gain a view of the whole company fostered by open management and a flat organizational structure. Parlance is a team of smart people who care about each other and our customers. We are responsible professionals who operate with integrity and treat people with respect. 

BENEFITS 

The compensation and benefits package at Parlance is designed to put people first:

• This role is budgeted at $60K - $70K
• Comprehensive health care for you and your family
• 15-20 paid vacation days each year depending on tenure
• 10 paid holidays each year
• 10 paid sick days each year that can be used when you or a family member is sick. We don't think you should have to use vacation time for these unexpected circumstances.
• A supportive parental leave policy 
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Budgeted learning/development and paid conference days

Parlance is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Parlance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

Work Authorization:

US work authorization is required

We are currently not able to sponsor visas for this or other roles. Principals only, please.