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Forward Deployed Engineer

HappyRobot· Engineering
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San Francisco$120k - $180kfull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Join HappyRobot as a versatile and highly skilled Forward Deployed Engineer to work closely with customers, build features, and contribute to AI solutions in a high-growth AI startup focusing on AI-native operating systems for complex operations.

Responsibilities

  • Customer-Facing Engineering – Work closely with customers from onboarding to ongoing usage, helping them integrate and optimize our AI solutions.
  • Technical Development – Build new features, MVPs, and scalable solutions that directly impact customer outcomes.
  • Full-Stack Development – Utilize React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python to develop robust applications and tools.
  • AI/ML Applications – Design, implement, and iterate on AI/ML solutions, including LLM prompting, tuning of voices, and transcribers to optimize use cases.
  • Integration & APIs – Manage APIs and integrations with third-party systems to ensure seamless functionality for customers.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams to deliver tailored solutions.
  • Iterative Problem-Solving – Continuously iterate and improve AI solutions based on customer feedback and evolving requirements.
  • Project Management – Prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality results.

Qualifications

  • Strong full-stack experience: React, TypeScript, Node.js.
  • Hands-on proficiency in Python.
  • Experience building AI/ML applications, including LLM prompting and tuning.
  • Ability to manage APIs and integrate with third-party systems.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
  • Founder mindset: highly independent, takes ownership, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Required:Full-stack developmentPython programmingAI/ML applicationsAPI integrationCommunication skillsProject managementOwnership & initiative

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at a high-growth AI startup, backed by top investors.
  • Ownership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast.
  • Top-Tier Compensation - Competitive salary + equity.
  • Comprehensive Benefits - Healthcare, dental, vision coverage.
  • Work With the Best - Join a world-class team of engineers and builders.
Last updated Mar 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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About HappyRobot

AI Communication. Built for Logistics.

Happyrobot's voice AI agents automate inbound and outbound phone calls in the logistics industry. Freight brokers, 3PLs, carriers and other enterprises connect their information systems to our AI agents to handle check calls, load updates, payment status, appointment scheduling or even sales negotiations.

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