Founding Forward Deployed Engineer – Australia

HappyRobot; Australia; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Equity

Salary + Equity

Job summary

HappyRobot is building AI workforces for enterprises and is expanding in Australia. We’re seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to be the first technical hire in the region, partnering with the Country GM to shape how we deploy and scale in Australia.

You will blend hands-on development with customer-facing delivery, designing deployments, building features, and establishing local playbooks for onboarding, feedback loops, and future hires.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Node.js

LLM prompting

API integrations

Customer-facing engineering

Tools

Python

Job description

HappyRobot is building AI workforces for enterprises and is expanding in Australia. We’re seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to be the first technical hire in the region, partnering with the Country GM to shape how we deploy and scale in Australia.

You will blend hands-on development with customer-facing delivery, designing deployments, building features, and establishing local playbooks for onboarding, feedback loops, and future hires.