Founding Forward Deployed Engineer
Join HappyRobot as a Founding Forward Deployed Engineer to shape AI solutions for enterprise customers in Australia.
Posted by employer 1 week ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Work closely with customers from onboarding to ongoing usage
- Build new features, MVPs, and scalable solutions
- Utilize React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python to develop applications
- Manage APIs and integrations with third-party systems
- Continuously iterate and improve AI solutions based on customer feedback
Must have
- Strong full-stack experience: React, TypeScript, Node.js
- Hands-on proficiency in Python
- Experience building AI/ML applications
- Ability to manage APIs and integrate with third-party systems
- Excellent communication skills
AI in the day-to-day
Design, implement, and iterate on AI/ML solutions, including LLM prompting and tuning.
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, seniority, years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Forward Deployed Engineer at HappyRobot will engage directly with enterprise clients to design, implement, and optimize AI solutions tailored to their operations. Proficiency in full-stack development using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python is essential, along with experience in AI/ML applications and API management. This position is ideal for someone with a strong technical background who thrives in a startup environment and is comfortable taking ownership of projects. As the first technical hire in Australia, this engineer will play a crucial role in shaping local operations and customer engagement.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 7 days ago — first seen on Joblaze October 7, 2026. Last confirmed on HappyRobot's careers page October 13, 2026.
Quick facts
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Node.js, Python, React, TypeScript.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Founding Forward Deployed Engineer role at HappyRobot.
From the original posting
Role Overview
We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (Founding Australia Team Member).
This will be the first technical hire in the region and the second team member locally. You’ll work directly with the Country General Manager to define how HappyRobot operates and scales in Australia.
You’ll combine strong technical ability with exceptional communication skills, working directly with enterprise customers to design, deploy, and optimize AI workers within their operations.
Beyond delivering high-quality AI deployments, you’ll help establish the local playbook — shaping how we onboard customers, deploy AI workers, create feedback loops into product, and build the foundation for future hires in the region.
At HappyRobot, there’s no bureaucracy or rigid hierarchy. We operate as builders — we execute, we ship, we take ownership, and we care deeply about customer outcomes.
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, 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?
Join a world-class team of engineers and builders.
Comprehensive Benefits including healthcare, dental, vision coverage.
Our Operating Principles
Extreme Ownership
Craftsmanship
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