Forward Deployed Engineer

About Happy Robot

Happy Robot is the infrastructure for enterprises to build and orchestrate AI work forces. Our AI workers don't just communicate - they make decisions, take action, and run operations autonomously across voice, email, and enterprise systems. Born in Y Combinator (S23) and backed by a16z and Base
10 with over $60M raised, we power critical operations for global enterprises worldwide.

Our platform is battle-tested in the most demanding environments - where AI has real consequences. We started in logistics, built our own voice stack, models, and orchestration layer from the ground up, and are now bringing that infrastructure to every enterprise that runs the real economy. Learn more about our vision in our manifesto.

Role Overview

We are looking for a versatile and highly skilled Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will combine strong technical abilities with excellent communication skills, working directly with customers to ensure they maximize the value of Happy Robot's AI platform. You will be involved in onboarding, implementation, and ongoing support, while also contributing to product development and innovation.

At Happy Robot, there's no role seniority or hierarchy - we operate as a team of builders. We execute, we build, we own, and we care deeply about our customers and their success.

What You'll Do

• 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, Type Script, 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.

Must Have

• Strong full-stack experience:
  React, Type Script, 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.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to work at a high-growth AI startup, backed by top investors.
• Rapidly growing and backed by top investors including a16z, Y Combinator, and Base
  10.
• Ownership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast.
• Top-Tier Compensation - Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Healthcare, dental, vision coverage.
• Work With the Best - Join a world-class team of engineers and builders

Our Operating Principles

Extreme Ownership

We take full responsibility for our work, outcomes, and team success. No excuses, no blame-shifting - if something needs fixing, we own it and make it better. This means stepping up, even when it's not "your job." If a ball is dropped, we pick it up. If a customer is unhappy, we fix it. If a process is broken, we redesign it.

We don't wait for someone else to solve it - we lead with accountability and expect the same from those around us.

Craftsmanship

Putting care and intention into every task, striving for excellence, and taking deep ownership of the quality and outcome of your work. Craftsmanship means never settling for "just fine." We sweat the details because details compound. Whether it's a product feature, an internal doc, or a sales call - we treat it as a reflection of our standards. We aim to deliver jaw-dropping customer experiences by being curious, meticulous, and proud of what we build - even when nobody's watching.

We are "majos"
Be friendly & have fun with your coworkers. Always be genuine & honest, but kind. "Majo" is our way of saying: be a good human. Be approachable, helpful, and warm. We're building something ambitious, and it's easier (and more fun) when we enjoy the ride together. We give feedback with kindness, challenge each other with respect, and celebrate wins together without ego.

Urgency with Focus
Create the highest impact in the shortest amount of time. Move fast, but in the right direction. We operate with speed because time is our most limited resource. But speed without focus is chaos. We prioritize ruthlessly, act decisively, and stay aligned. We aim for…