{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b53740eba378bb0ad0bb0f2c","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b53740eba378bb0ad0bb0f2c","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b53740eba378bb0ad0bb0f2c","title":"Forward Deployed Engineer","description":"About Happyrobot\n\nHappyRobot is the AI-native operating system for the real economy—a 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.\n\nOur AI OS compounds knowledge, optimizes at every level, and evolves over time. We’re starting with supply chain and industrial‑scale operations, where resilience, speed, and continuous improvement matter most—freeing humans to focus on strategy, creativity, and other high‑value tasks.\n\nYou can learn more about our vision in our Manifesto.\n\nHappyRobot 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 Base10—partners who believe in our mission to redefine how enterprises operate. We’re 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.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nThis role requires both strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.\n\nYou’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.\n\nAt 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.\n\nTech Profile\n\nComfortable Full‑Stack: React, TypeScript, Node.js.\n\nStrong proficiency in Python with hands‑on experience.\n\nExperience building AI/ML applications.\n\nManage APIs and other tools for robust integration with various third‑party systems.\n\nLLM prompting and tuning of voices and transcribers. Constant iteration to perfect use cases.\n\nBuilding new features or entire MVPs.\n\nMust have\n\nAbility to prioritize and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.\n\nExcellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.\n\nFounder Mindset: Hard work + independence + ownership.\n\nWhy join us?\n\nOpportunity to work at a high‑growth AI startup , backed by top investors.\n\nRapidly growing and backed by top investors including a16z, Y Combinator, and Base10.\n\nOwnership & Autonomy - Take full ownership of projects and ship fast.\n\nTop‑Tier Compensation - Competitive salary + equity in a high‑growth startup.\n\nWork With the Best - Join a world‑class team of engineers and builders.\n\nOur Operating Principles\n\nExtreme Ownership\n\nWe 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.\n\nCraftsmanship\n\nPutting 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.\n\nWe are “majos”\n\nBe 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.\n\nUrgency with Focus\n\nCreate 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. We’re running a high‑speed marathon — not a sprint with no strategy.\n\nTalent Density and Meritocracy\n\nHire 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 — that’s how we win.\n\nFirst‑Principles Thinking\n\nStrip a problem to physics‑level facts, ignore industry dogma, rebuild the solution from scratch. We don’t 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. It’s how we build what others think is impossible.\n\nThe personal data provided in your application and during the selection process will be processed by HappyRobot, Inc., acting as Data Controller.\n\nBy sending us your CV, you consent to the processing of your personal data for the purpose of evaluating and selecting you as a candidate for the position. 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