Forward Deployed Engineer - German Speaking (Remote)

About the Role

We are seeking a talented Forward Deployed Engineer to join our innovative team at Happy Robot. This role is fully remote and requires proficiency in German. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you will leverage your technical expertise and communication skills to assist customers in maximizing the value of our AI platform. You will engage in onboarding, implementation, and ongoing support, while also contributing to product development and innovation. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and customer success.

What You’ll Do

• Customer-Facing Engineering – Collaborate closely with customers from onboarding through ongoing usage, assisting them in integrating and optimizing 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.

Nice to Have

• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment strategies.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work at a high-growth AI startup, backed by top investors.
• Ownership & Autonomy – Take full ownership of projects and ship fast.
• Top-Tier Compensation – Competitive salary + equity in a high-growth startup.
• Comprehensive Benefits – Healthcare, dental, vision coverage.
• Work With the Best – Join a world-class team of engineers and builders.