HappyRobot

AI Communication. Built for Logistics.

Forward Deployed Engineer

$120K - $180KChicago, IL, US
Job type
Full-time
Role
Engineering, Full stack
Experience
Any (new grads ok)
Visa
Will sponsor
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About the role

HappyRobot is the AI-native operating system for the real economy—a system that closes the circuit between intelligence and action. By combining real-time truth, specialized AI workers, and an orchestrating intelligence, we help enterprises run complex, mission-critical operations with true autonomy.

Our AI OS compounds knowledge, optimizes at every level, and evolves over time. We’re starting with supply chain and industrial-scale operations, where resilience, speed, and continuous improvement matter most—freeing humans to focus on strategy, creativity, and other high-value tasks.

You can learn more about our vision in our Manifesto.

HappyRobot has raised $62M to date, including our most recent $44M Series B in September 2025. Our investors include Y Combinator (YC), Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and Base10—partners who believe in our mission to redefine how enterprises operate. We’re channeling this investment into building a world-class team: people with relentless drive, sharp problem-solving skills, and the passion to push limits in a fast-paced, high-intensity environment. If this resonates, you belong at HappyRobot.

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.
  • 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

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.

HappyRobot
Founded:2022
Batch:S23
Team Size:45
Status:
Active
Location:San Francisco
Founders
Luis Paarup
Luis Paarup
Founder
Javier Palafox
Javier Palafox
Founder
Pablo Palafox
Pablo Palafox
Founder