Forward Deployed Engineer - Japanese Speaking

HappyRobot is the AI-native operating system for the real economy, aiming to help enterprises run complex operations with true autonomy. The Forward Deployed Engineer will work closely with customers to maximize the value of HappyRobot’s AI platform through onboarding, implementation, and support while contributing to product development.

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

Requirements:

• 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