Forward Deployed Engineer

Happyrobot automates customer support and inbound sales calls via phone call.

Location: Chicago, IL
Company size: 5–10
Posted: 2mo ago
Via: Yc

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Job listing · Updated 21 AUG 2026

Forward Deployed Engineer

Happyrobot· Chicago, IL, USView company profile

Job title: Forward Deployed Engineer
Job location: Chicago, IL, US
Job listing URL: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/happyrobot/jobs/Ix3zRiJ-forward-deployed-engineer
Job description: HappyRobot 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. Our 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. You can learn more about our vision in our [Manifesto](https://www.happyrobot.ai/blog/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 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.\ \ **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 manage multiple projects under tight deadlines. * Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. * Founder Mindset: Hard work + independence + ownership. **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

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