Founding Forward Deployed Engineer - French Speaking · Madrid

HappyRobot is an AI platform for enterprises that builds and orchestrates AI workforces across voice, email, and enterprise systems.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer (Founding France Team Member) to combine strong technical abilities with excellent communication skills, working directly with customers to maximize the value of the HappyRobot AI platform. Responsibilities include onboarding, implementation, ongoing support, and contributions to product development and innovation.

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.
• Ownership & autonomy – take full ownership of projects and ship fast.
• Top‑tier compensation – competitive salary plus equity in a high‑growth startup.
• Work with a world‑class team of engineers and builders.