Forward Deployed Engineer - Portuguese Speaking

About Happyrobot

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.

About the Role

This role requires both strong technical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.

You’re a versatile engineer who thrives in a role that blends customer engineering with technical development. You will work closely with our customers from onboarding through to their ongoing use of Happyrobot's AI platform, ensuring they maximize the value of our solutions.

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

• Fluency in Portuguese

• 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.

• Fast Growth - Backed by a16z and YC, on track for double-digit ARR.

• 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

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