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Forward Deployed Engineer

AI summary of the role

Builds and integrates AI platform features for HappyRobot's enterprise customers using full-stack and Python skills.

What you’ll do

  • Work closely with customers from onboarding through ongoing platform use.
  • Manage APIs and tools for integration with third-party systems.
  • Build new features or entire MVPs.

What you’ll bring

  • Comfortable full-stack: React, TypeScript, Node.js.
  • Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience.
  • Experience building AI/ML applications.

Technologies

React · TypeScript · Node.js · Python · AI/ML · APIs · LLM · voice · transcriber

About HappyRobot

Builds enterprise AI workers that handle voice, email, messaging, and system actions for logistics and operational teams using hybrid agentic and deterministic orchestration.

Series B · 100–200 people

Source and classification

Production engineering · Evidence for this classification:

of stakeholders. You’re a versatile engineer who thrives in a role that blends customer engineering with technical development. You will work closely with our customers from onboarding through to their ongoing use of Happyrobot's AI platform, ensuring they maximize the value of our solutions. At HappyRobot, 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. Tech Profile Comfortable Full-Stack: React, TypeScript, Node.js. Strong proficiency in Python with hands-on experience. Experience building AI/ML applications. Manage APIs and other tools for robust integration with various third-party systems. LLM prompting and tuning of voices and transcribers. Constant iteration to perfect use cases. Building new features or entire MVPs. Must have Ability to prioritize and
More from the job description

About HappyRobot HappyRobot is the infrastructure for enterprises to build and orchestrate AI workforces. Our AI workers don't just communicate through voice and email - they make decisions, take action, and run operations autonomously across entire enterprise systems. Born in Y Combinator (S23) and backed by a16z, Base10, Prysm Capital and Eurazeo with over $150M 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. About the Role This role requires both strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. You’re a versatile engineer who thrives in a role that blends customer engineering with technical development. You will work closely with our customers from onboarding through to their ongoing use of Happyrobot's AI platform, ensuring they maximize the value of our solutions. At HappyRobot, 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. Tech Profile Comfortable F [... source excerpt omitted ...] rehensive Benefits including healthcare, dental, vision coverage. Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup. 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 [... source excerpt omitted ...] e 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 w

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