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Build the internal tools that companies can't buy off the shelf.

We're an AI-native product studio that builds custom software for companies outgrowing their spreadsheets, manual processes, and disconnected systems. Every engagement starts with a working prototype, not a strategy deck. We think in products, not PowerPoints. If that sounds like how you want to work, keep reading.

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What the work looks like

Understand the problem. Build the fix. Support the adoption.

Most companies have two versions of how work gets done. The official version, and the real one. We find the real one.

Find the real one.

Two versions of how work gets done. We map the one that actually runs.

Show, don't tell.

A working prototype, not a deck. Within 2–6 weeks, on their real workflows.

No handoffs.

Strategists, designers, developers side by side. Whoever scopes it ships it.

01 · Immerse

Map how work actually flows.

Interview the people doing the work, not just leadership. Trace where data is created, where it's lost, and what's quietly holding it together.

Weeks 1–2
02 · Prototype

Ship something they can use.

Within 2–6 weeks, a working prototype on their real workflows. Not slides. Not pitch decks. Software the team can click through and stress-test.

Weeks 2–6
03 · Adopt

Earn the bigger engagement.

The prototype becomes the platform. Replace the intake form held together by email, the reporting tied together by spreadsheets, the workflow living in someone's head.

From there on

Roles here span strategy, engineering, design, and operations. The team is small enough that what you do actually moves things.

How we build

We use AI to build faster. We use judgment to build right.

AI is embedded in every phase: prototyping, development, testing, documentation. It's not a bolt-on. It's how we work. But AI doesn't replace judgment; it depends on it. Every decision about what to build and whether it actually works gets made by a person.

Speed doesn't mean we skip craft. Interactions still feel considered. Error states still get designed. Our bar isn't just shipped. It's the client saying, "this is so nice to use." Business software doesn't have to be bland, and we don't accept it when it is.

Teams are small pods with product ownership and direct client collaboration. Low ceremony, high clarity. No handoffs to a different team. The people who scope the work are the ones who build it.

Who thrives here

Sound like you?

If you prefer long spec cycles, narrow ownership, or lots of layers, this won't feel comfortable. That's a real read on fit, not a hidden disqualifier.

  • You care more about whether a tool gets adopted than whether the solution was clever.
  • You'd rather own a problem end-to-end than hand it off.
  • Ambiguous problems feel like opportunities, not obstacles.
  • You're comfortable moving fast with limited oversight — and you know when to ask for help.
  • You think in outcomes, not tasks.
Our values

The principles we build by.

01

Take the wheel

High agency is an expectation. See something? Own it, solve it, or raise it with a path forward — that goes for knowing when to reach for AI and when to apply your own judgment.

02

Make room, speak up

Lift others, listen to different perspectives, and be sure to add yours. We're better for it.

03

Communicate like it's your job

Because it is. We're remote, cross-functional, and working directly with clients. Collaboration only works when you make it work.

04

Sweat the details

Excellence is upholding standards when no one's watching. Teams trust us with their tomorrow. Trust is our main currency — with clients and with each other.

Behind the scenes

Life at Switchboard.

Growth at a pivotal stage

~15 people growing to 50+. Roles evolve, new functions get built from scratch, and early team members shape how the company operates. Real ownership, not a line on a job posting.

Direct access to founders

No layers, no politics, no six-month wait to get a decision made. You collaborate directly with the people who started this.

Structured processes

A repeatable playbook so small teams can do big work. Onboarding, documentation, and SOPs designed so you hit the ground running and stay there.

Learning & development

A learning budget, team sessions on new AI tools, and time to experiment. The landscape moves fast and we make sure you move with it.

Remote first

Roles are fully remote and our team collaborates across time zones. We design around async, not against it.

Benefits & time off

Health, dental, and vision for you and your family. Three weeks vacation, a team break in December, and five paid sick days.

Diversity & inclusion

We welcome people from all backgrounds. A team that thinks differently builds better solutions — practically, not just as a policy.

Recognition

Good work gets noticed here — by peers, not just managers. It's part of how we operate, not a quarterly ritual.

In their own words

What our team says.

Unedited notes from people on the team — pulled straight from internal channels and onboarding surveys.

Gaining a solid grasp of who we are, what we do and how we do it has me excited — we really are unique, and folks are looking for exactly what we do. The thoughtful growth of the team is impactful and the foundational motions are moving along in the right direction.

Switchboard, team channel — momentum

After years in traditional companies, joining Switchboard has been a breath of fresh air. From day one, I've had everything I need to do my best work — the right tools, the right support, and a team that genuinely wants you to succeed.

Switchboard, onboarding survey — day one

The most energizing thing right now is that I'm learning a lot of new things. Also — one of the things I really like is the team. Everyone is so kind and supportive.

Switchboard, team channel — learning

Joining the team and the work we do has been some of the most enjoyable I've experienced professionally.

Switchboard, team channel — honestly
Open roles

Your next role is here.

We build custom internal software and AI for mid-market companies replacing the patchwork that got them this far. If you'd rather ship a working prototype than a strategy document, take a look at what's open.

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Still curious?

Don't see the role you're looking for?

Send a note to careers@withswitchboard.com and tell us what you'd build. If you'd rather understand the work before applying, our process page walks through how we run engagements end to end.