Forward Deployed Engineer at HappyRobot (S23)
$120K - $180K  •  
AI Communication. Built for Logistics.
Chicago, IL, US
Full-time
Will sponsor
Any (new grads ok)
About HappyRobot

Happyrobot builds AI agents to automate phone calls in the logistics industry.

From simple check calls with truck drivers, to contract price negotiations between enterprises, our AI agents are able to provide and gather information more efficiently than other alternatives.

We believe that voice will become a much more prevalent interface for digital systems, and we're building the tools to make that possible.

About the role

**About Happyrobot

**HappyRobot is a platform to build and deploy AI workers that automate communication. [See a demo

](https://www.loom.com/share/031bd86fc6ca4084b11fa8d745e493ed?sid=aa1c06a2-2cb7-4c9a-86d9-acd0f42927ec)Our AI workers connect to any system or data source to handle phone calls, email, messages…

We target the logistics industry which relies heavily on communication to book, check on, & pay for freight. Primarily working with freight brokers, 3PLs, freight forwarders, shippers, warehouses, & other supply chain enterprises and tech startups.

We raised a Series A round from a16z and YC and we’re growing very fast.

We're looking for rockstars with a relentless drive, unstoppable energy, and a true passion for building something great—ready to embrace the challenge, push limits, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment.

**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.

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.
  • Fast Growth - Backed by a16z and YC, on track for double-digit ARR.
  • 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
Technology

JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, Kubernetes, Rust, Python, PyTorch, LLM training & finetuning.

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