# Forward Deployed Engineer

**Company:** [HappyRobot](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/happyrobot)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, New York, NY
**Role:** Fullstack Engineering
**Salary:** $120k – $200k/yr
**Skills:** React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, AI/ML, Llm Prompting, APIs, Integrations
**Posted:** 2026-04-09

> Forward Deployed Engineer works directly with customers to onboard, implement, and optimize AI solutions, building full-stack features with React, TypeScript, Node.js, Python, and AI/ML tools like LLM prompting while managing integrations and projects.

## Job Description

## 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.

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