Forward Deployed Engineer

About HappyRobot
HappyRobot is the AI-native operating system for the real economya system that closes the circuit between intelligence and action. By combining real-time truth, specialized AI workers, and an orchestrating intelligence, we help enterprises run complex, mission-critical operations with true autonomy.
Our AI OS compounds knowledge, optimizes at every level, and evolves over time. Were starting with supply chain and industrial-scale operations, where resilience, speed, and continuous improvement matter mostfreeing humans to focus on strategy, creativity, and other high-value tasks.
You can learn more about our vision in our Manifesto. HappyRobot has raised $62M to date, including our most recent $44M Series B in September 2025. Our investors include Y Combinator (YC), Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and Base10partners who believe in our mission to redefine how enterprises operate. Were channeling this investment into building a world-class team: people with relentless drive, sharp problem-solving skills, and the passion to push limits in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment. If this resonates, you belong at HappyRobot.
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 HappyRobots AI platform. You will be involved in onboarding, implementation, and ongoing support, while also contributing to product development and innovation.
At HappyRobot, theres 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 Youll 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, 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.
  

Must Have

• 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.
  

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 Base10.
• Ownership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast.
• Top-Tier Compensation - Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup.
• 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 its 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 dont 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 its 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 nobodys 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. Were building something ambitious, and its 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 high leverage: the biggest results from the simplest, smartest actions. Were running a high-speed marathon not a sprint with no strategy.
Talent Density and Meritocracy
Hire only people who can raise the average; exceptional performance is the passing grade. Ability trumps seniority. We believe the best teams are built on talent density every hire should raise the bar. We reward contribution, not titles or tenure. We give ownership to those who earn it, and we all hold each other to a high standard. A-players want to work with other A-players thats how we win.
First-Principles Thinking
Strip a problem to physics-level facts, ignore industry dogma, rebuild the solution from scratch. We dont copy-paste solutions. We go back to basics, ask why things are the way they are, and rebuild from the ground up if needed. This mindset pushes us to innovate, challenge stale assumptions, and move faster than incumbents. Its how we build what others think is impossible.