Founding Forward Deployed Engineer - French Speaking

HappyRobot; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + equity

Ownership of projects

Work with a top-tier team

Job summary

HappyRobot is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join its founding team in San Francisco. This versatile role requires strong technical skills, including full-stack development using React, TypeScript, Node.js, and Python. You'll work directly with customers, enabling them to integrate and optimize AI solutions effectively.

The ideal candidate is a fluent French speaker with experience in building AI/ML applications and managing APIs. Join us at HappyRobot to contribute to innovative AI technology with top-tier compensation and an ownership mentality.

Qualifications

• Native or fluent French speaker (C1/C2 level).
• Strong full-stack experience with React, TypeScript, Node.js.
• Hands-on experience with Python.
• Experience building AI/ML applications including LLM prompting.
• Ability to manage APIs and third-party system integrations.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with customers to ensure successful onboarding and integration.
• Build new features and scalable solutions that impact customer outcomes.
• Design and implement AI/ML solutions.
• Manage APIs and integrations with third-party systems.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Customer Success teams.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Node.js

Python

APIs

AI/ML Applications

Communication

Job description

About HappyRobot

HappyRobot is the infrastructure for enterprises to build and orchestrate AI workforces. Our AI workers don’t just communicate – they make decisions, take action, and run operations autonomously across voice, email, and enterprise systems. Born in Y Combinator (S23) and backed by a16z and Base10 with over $60M raised, we power critical operations for global enterprises worldwide.

Our platform is battle-tested in the most demanding environments – where AI has real consequences. We started in logistics, built our own voice stack, models, and orchestration layer from the ground up, and are now bringing that infrastructure to every enterprise that runs the real economy.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (Founding France Team Member).

We are looking for a versatile and highly skilled Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will combine strong technical abilities with excellent communication skills, working directly with customers to ensure they maximize the value of HappyRobot’s AI platform. You will be involved in onboarding, implementation, and ongoing support, while also contributing to product development and innovation.

At 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.

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

• Native or fluent French speaker (C1/C2 level) – essential for direct communication with French‑speaking customers.
• 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?

• 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.

Our Operating Principles

Extreme Ownership – We 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.

Craftsmanship – Putting care and intention into every task, striving for excellence, and taking deep ownership of the quality and outcome of your work.

We are “majos” – Be 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.

Urgency with Focus – Create the highest impact in the shortest amount of time. Move fast, but in the right direction.

Talent Density and Meritocracy – Hire only people who can raise the average; ‘exceptional performance is the passing grade.’ Ability trumps seniority.

First‑Principles Thinking – Strip a problem to physics‑level facts, ignore industry dogma, rebuild the solution from scratch.

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