Forward Deployed Engineer at happyrobot.ai | Chicago

About HappyRobotHappyRobot is pioneering an AI-native operating system tailored for the real economy, seamlessly integrating intelligence with actionable outcomes. Our innovative platform combines real-time insights, specialized AI agents, and an orchestrating intelligence to empower enterprises in managing intricate, mission-critical operations autonomously.We focus on optimizing supply chain and industrial-scale operations where agility, resilience, and continuous enhancement are paramount—liberating human resources to concentrate on strategic, creative, and high-value tasks.To delve deeper into our vision, check out our Manifesto. HappyRobot has successfully raised $62 million to date, including a significant $44 million Series B funding round in September 2025, backed by esteemed investors like Y Combinator (YC), Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), and Base10. They share our vision to revolutionize enterprise operations, and we're dedicated to using this investment to build a world-class team of innovators, problem solvers, and passionate developers. If this resonates with you, you belong at HappyRobot.About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Forward Deployed Engineer who excels in both technical development and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.As a versatile engineer, you will thrive in a dynamic role that merges customer engineering with technical development. You will collaborate closely with our customers from onboarding to ongoing utilization of HappyRobot's AI platform, ensuring they extract maximum value from our solutions.At HappyRobot, we embrace a non-hierarchical team structure—operating as a collective of builders. We execute, innovate, and take ownership, genuinely caring about our customers' success.Technical ProfileProficient in Full-Stack development: React, TypeScript, Node.js.Deep expertise in Python with practical experience.Hands-on experience in developing AI/ML applications.Adept at managing APIs and integrating various third-party systems.Experience in LLM prompting and tuning for voices and transcription, with a focus on iterative improvement for use cases.Ability to create new features or develop entire MVPs.

FourKites tackles complex challenges that shape real-world outcomes. Our platform helps clients manage global supply chains, supporting efforts like delivering medical supplies for Cardinal Health and moving groceries for Walmart. Efficiency, agility, and sustainability drive everything we build. The team values curiosity, diverse perspectives, and empathy. Inclusivity is central to how we work and grow together. Role Overview The Forward Deployed Engineer role blends software engineering with direct client collaboration. This position designs and implements AI-powered integration and automated workflow solutions for enterprise customers, from early technical discovery through ongoing improvements after launch. Rapidly building production-ready code and deploying solutions without long feedback cycles is core to this function. Strong knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and creative problem-solving is essential. Every team member is expected to work fluently with AI, including agentic workflows and large language models (LLMs) as standard engineering tools. What You Will Do Develop and implement integration solutions, including EDI (214, 315), callbacks, custom payload mapping, and API integrations, with a focus on production quality and thorough test coverage. Deploy AI-driven workflows that optimize supply chain operations in real time, collaborating directly with clients to configure and implement solutions during live calls. Build and enhance workflow extensions using LangGraph and create custom actions in Agent Studio. Use Claude, OpenAI, and other LLMs throughout the workflow: from requirements and integration design to code generation, testing, and deployment. LLMs are a core part of daily engineering work. Participate in customer discovery and technical clarification sessions, providing creative solutions to complex technical and product questions on the spot. Write thorough root cause analyses for integration failures and manage their resolution. Review code for integration and AI workflow projects, ensuring quality standards are met before any customer deployment. Help build the team's reusable integration package and AI workflow template library. Mentor new Forward Deployed Engineers, sharing knowledge, collaborating on tough problems, and supporting their onboarding. Work closely with Implementation Managers to deliver a seamless client experience.

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of technology?At West Monroe Partners, we envision a new era of consulting characterized by small, agile teams that develop real software, tackle complex challenges, and deliver measurable value swiftly. We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to design and implement Operational Intelligence solutions for our clients. This role is ideal for engineers eager to be hands-on: writing code, deploying systems, integrating diverse data sources, building user-friendly applications, and transforming innovative concepts into sustainable software assets.You will collaborate directly with clients and cross-functional teams to create production-ready systems that enhance business operations. One project may involve consolidating fragmented operational systems into a cohesive platform, while another could focus on developing a workflow automation layer, an internal application, or an AI-powered interface that enables users to act on real-time business data. The work is dynamic, fast-paced, and centered on delivering results.This position is perfect for individuals who are passionate about building maintainable software, enjoy solving novel problems, and aspire to influence both client solutions and the evolution of West Monroe's platform capabilities.About the RoleYou will take a pivotal role in designing, constructing, and deploying software within client environments. Your responsibilities will span infrastructure, integrations, data management, workflows, and applications. You will navigate from problem definition to prototype to production, often in close collaboration with users and stakeholders.Additionally, you will help develop repeatable platform capabilities and reusable technical assets applicable across various engagements.By the time you complete several projects, you will have delivered software across a wide spectrum of environments, business challenges, and technical contexts, gaining more variety and end-to-end ownership than many conventional engineering roles provide.What You Will DoBuild and deploy cutting-edge operational intelligence platforms and products that transform fragmented data and workflows into practical, effective systems that enhance client operations and drive measurable business outcomes.Collaborate with top-tier engineers and product leaders to refine technical solutions, improve delivery methodologies, and enhance the quality of our builds over time.Contribute to the development of innovative solutions that set industry standards.

About CoinflowCoinflow is revolutionizing the payments landscape from our headquarters in Chicago. We are at the forefront of enabling merchants and marketplaces to seamlessly accept a wide range of payment methods across over 170 countries, ensuring instant settlements, AI-powered fraud protection, and blockchain-based proof-of-delivery.With support from prominent investors such as Pantera Capital, CMT Digital, Coinbase Ventures, Jump Capital, and Reciprocal Ventures, Coinflow successfully completed a $25M Series A funding round aimed at accelerating our efforts to transform cross-border payments.Since our seed funding in 2024, we've experienced an impressive 23x revenue growth, achieving a multi-billion-dollar annual transaction volume run rate!We are in search of a Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)—a unique position melding software engineering expertise with customer-facing problem-solving skills.In this dynamic role, you will take your technical acumen beyond the office, collaborating directly with customer engineering teams to design and implement integrations, troubleshoot issues in real-time, and ensure successful deployments. Your contributions will extend beyond coding for Coinflow’s core product; you will leverage your technical skills, systems understanding, and product insight to empower our customers in utilizing our platform effectively.This position is ideal for engineers who enjoy building while also seeking to expand their influence: engaging more with customers, shaping solutions, and tackling significant technical challenges in live environments.Solution Design & DeploymentCollaborate closely with customer engineering teams to design, prototype, and implement integrationsDevelop proof-of-concepts and code snippets to facilitate quicker adoptionProvide guidance on tradeoffs, system design, and best practices for scaling payment infrastructureCustomer Onboarding & Go-LiveLead technical onboarding from contract signing to production launchTroubleshoot live integration issues across APIs, SDKs, and payment workflowsEnsure that all deployments are smooth, stable, and optimized for future growthOptimization & ExpansionExamine transaction and integration data to pinpoint bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at talentpluto, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing innovative solutions tailored to our clients' unique needs. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between engineering and operations, ensuring that our cutting-edge products deliver exceptional results.Join our dynamic team in Chicago, where you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deploy advanced technologies that drive business success. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and the chance to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Every year, companies invest over a trillion dollars in transporting freight across the U.S., yet the process for matching trucks with available jobs remains slow, manual, and fragmented. FleetWorks is revolutionizing this system.We are developing advanced voice agents that transform the chaotic freight booking experience into a streamlined, intelligent marketplace. Our agents eliminate the need for endless phone calls, texts, and emails, efficiently connecting truckers seeking to earn money with loads requiring transportation.As we expand our forward-deployed engineering team in Chicago, a crucial hub for our clients and the epicenter of U.S. freight operations, we seek a talented individual to embed directly into the environments where our product interacts with real users. You will collaborate closely with operators to gain firsthand insights into their workflows, translating that knowledge into robust integrations and production features.As our inaugural Forward-deployed Engineer at FleetWorks, you will own the end-to-end outcomes: diagnosing complex real-world challenges, designing technical solutions in the field, and ensuring our AI agents operate flawlessly during live deployments. If you thrive in ambiguous environments, enjoy direct customer interaction, and are eager to witness your code deliver immediate operational impact, this position offers a uniquely high-leverage opportunity.Learn more about our Series A funding here!

Join Our Team at LangChainAt LangChain, we are passionately dedicated to making intelligent agents a ubiquitous part of our daily lives. Our mission is to provide developers with the tools they need to transition from prototype concepts to production-ready AI agents that can be counted on by teams worldwide. Originally recognized for our widely adopted open-source tools, we have expanded our offerings to include a comprehensive platform designed for building, evaluating, deploying, and managing AI agents at scale.Our solutions, including LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, and Agent Builder, empower teams across startups and large enterprises to deliver real AI products. With a trusted reputation among millions of developers, LangChain is the backbone for AI initiatives at organizations such as Replit, Clay, Coinbase, Workday, Lyft, Cloudflare, Harvey, Rippling, Vanta, and 35% of the Fortune 500.Having successfully raised $125M in Series B funding from industry leaders including IVP, Sequoia, Benchmark, CapitalG, and Sapphire Ventures, we are in an exciting phase of growth, continually innovating and developing new products. Each team member at LangChain has the opportunity to make a significant impact on our projects and collaborate effectively to shape the future of AI technology.The Deployed Engineering TeamThe Deployed Engineering team plays a crucial role in working with companies to build and maintain AI agents in production. We assist in transforming ideas and prototypes into reliable systems that teams can count on.This hands-on, highly technical team collaborates closely with customer engineers through the entire lifecycle—from pre-sales evaluations to post-deployment support. Our focus is on achieving technical excellence, co-designing agent architectures, and enabling customers to operate agents reliably at scale using the LangChain suite.As a Deployed Engineer, you will find yourself at the intersection of engineering, product development, and go-to-market strategies, influencing how LangChain is integrated in the field while providing valuable real-world insights back to our platform.Your RoleAs a Deployed Engineer, you will tackle some of the most challenging problems in applied AI—not just demos or research, but systems that real teams depend on in production. The feedback loop is swift, the impact is tangible, and your work will directly influence how AI agents are constructed in real-world applications.

Join Our Team at LangChainAt LangChain, we aspire to revolutionize the field of intelligent agents, transforming innovative ideas into production-ready AI solutions. Our journey began with the development of widely adopted open-source tools, and we have since evolved into a robust platform that empowers developers to build, evaluate, deploy, and scale AI agents efficiently.Our cutting-edge technologies, including LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, and Agent Builder, are trusted by leading organizations, from startups to Fortune 500 companies like Replit, Clay, Coinbase, Workday, Lyft, and Cloudflare. With our recent $125M Series B funding from top investors, we are poised for accelerated growth, and every team member has a significant role in shaping our future.About the Deployed Engineering TeamOur Deployed Engineering team collaborates directly with clients to design and maintain reliable AI systems in production. This highly technical team partners with customer engineers throughout the entire project lifecycle, focusing on technical excellence, co-designing agent architectures, and ensuring scalable operations through the LangChain suite.Role OverviewAs a Deployed Engineer, you'll tackle some of the most challenging problems in applied AI, working on systems that teams depend on daily. Your contributions will have a direct impact on how AI agents are developed and deployed in real-world scenarios.

Role overview The Forward Deployed AI Engineer on the TechEx team at West Monroe Partners builds and implements AI solutions to tackle business problems. This role requires direct work with advanced technologies and active involvement in deploying projects that create measurable results. Collaboration Expect to work closely with colleagues from a range of specialties. Teamwork is central to delivering AI projects that meet real-world needs and drive impact for clients. Locations Chicago Dallas Los Angeles Minneapolis New York San Francisco Seattle Washington, D.C.

Role Overview Brillio is hiring a Forward Deployed AI Engineer in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on transforming supply chain and operational processes for a major restaurant network. The position blends AI engineering with hands-on collaboration across supply chain management, procurement, and technology teams. The work centers on designing and deploying AI-driven solutions that improve food logistics and restaurant operations. What You Will Do Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization: Use AI to predict ordering needs, reduce food waste, improve management of perishable inventory, and prevent stockouts by factoring in weather, local events, and historical trends. Procurement & Supplier Management: Streamline purchase order intake, automate invoice reconciliation, and dynamically source alternative suppliers when primary vendors face shortages. Logistics & Cold-Chain Orchestration: Deploy intelligent agents for route optimization, delivery tracking, and automated handling of transit delays. Franchisee & Store Support Operations: Implement AI contact center agents to resolve store-level supply issues, coordinate equipment maintenance, and manage delivery disputes. Menu Costing & Commodity Tracking: Automate ingredient list alignment with global commodity price changes to maintain margin visibility. Food Safety & Quality Compliance: Set up automated tracking, anomaly detection, and reporting for temperature logs and supplier audit analysis. This position sits at the intersection of AI, engineering, and supply chain logistics. The work directly improves restaurant workflows and supports essential operations across a large network.

Join Our Team as a Senior Sales Executive - Freight Forwarder GrowthLocation: Chicago, ILReports To: Mike AndersonCompensation: Total on-target earnings of up to $185,000 annually (base salary plus bonus potential)About CargomaticCargomatic, a leader in logistics and transportation solutions, is rapidly expanding to meet the growing needs of the freight forwarding industry. We collaborate with freight forwarders across diverse networks to deliver innovative and scalable transportation solutions that enhance operational efficiency nationwide.As we embark on our next growth phase, we are eager to attract exceptional sales talent committed to driving customer acquisition and enhancing our existing freight forwarder partnerships.The OpportunityWe are on the lookout for a dynamic sales leader who excels in both hunting for new opportunities and nurturing existing relationships. In this role, you will be responsible for acquiring new freight forwarder accounts while simultaneously enhancing volume and profitability within our established accounts. You will lead the sales process from prospecting and pipeline development to onboarding and account growth, working closely with our operations and customer support teams to ensure client success.What You’ll DoNew Account Development (Hunting)Identify, qualify, and secure new freight forwarder accounts that align with our ideal customer profile.Create and maintain a robust outbound pipeline through calls, emails, networking, and referrals.Engage in consultative discussions to assess operational needs and purchasing processes.

At Forward Networks, we are revolutionizing the management and security of the world's most intricate networks. Established in 2013 by a team of four Stanford Ph.D.s, we developed the industry’s inaugural network digital twin — a mathematically precise model that provides IT teams with unparalleled visibility, verification, and agility across every prominent cloud and vendor environment. Our clientele includes global giants like Goldman Sachs, PayPal, S&P Global, IBM, and Dell, along with dynamic enterprises and government bodies. According to IDC, our clients experience an average of $14.2 million in annual benefits through enhanced efficiency and security. Supported by top-tier investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, MSD Partners, and Threshold Ventures, Forward Networks fosters a people-oriented and innovative culture where exceptional talents are shaping the future of network reliability, security, and AI-driven operations. We are seeking a skilled Technical Account Manager (TAM) / Customer Success Manager (CSM) to join our team. The TAM serves as a trusted advisor and partner to our clients, ensuring they derive maximum value from our solutions while maintaining exceptional satisfaction and retention rates. This role is vital in driving product adoption, discovering growth opportunities, and aligning our technology with customers’ business objectives. The TAM will offer guidance, best practices, and insights to assist clients in achieving their business goals through effective utilization of our platform.

Are you prepared to make a significant impact?At West Monroe, we envision the future of consulting to be driven by small, highly skilled teams that develop authentic software, tackle complex challenges, and deliver measurable value rapidly.We are seeking a Senior / Principal Forward Deployed Product Manager to assist in creating and deploying Operational Intelligence solutions for our clients. This position is tailored for individuals who possess a curiosity about real-world operations; who wish to engage in fieldwork, observe operations firsthand, understand workflows, refine products in live environments, drive product adoption, and help transform new ideas into sustainable capabilities.In this role, you will collaborate directly with clients and cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready solutions that enhance operational efficiency. One project may involve embedding with a client's team for several days, mapping actual workflows, and designing an application that streamlines a disjointed process. Another project might include conducting a pilot with frontline users, identifying adoption challenges through direct observation, and assisting client leaders in appreciating the value generated. The nature of the work is diverse, dynamic, and focused on real-world implementation.This position is ideal for someone who aims to build rather than merely document, who regards field research as the cornerstone of product decisions, and who aspires to shape both client outcomes and the future of West Monroe's operational intelligence offerings.About the roleYou will take a pivotal role in identifying user needs, influencing product strategy, and fostering adoption in client settings. Your responsibilities will encompass ethnographic research, workflow design, pilot execution, stakeholder alignment, training, and transition. You will transition from field observation to synthesis to product definition to measurable business impact, frequently in close collaboration with users, client stakeholders, and engineering partners.You will be part of a small, high-autonomy deployment team paired with a forward-deployed engineer. Together, you will be responsible for the entire client outcome. You will define what is developed; your counterpart will build it. The effectiveness of your fieldwork upstream will determine the product's success downstream.You will also contribute to standardized research methods, adoption playbooks, and reusable assets that can be utilized across various engagements.

Lyra Technology Group, headquartered in Chicago, IL, invests in and operates technology service businesses. The company supports each portfolio's independence and culture, focusing on sustainable growth and long-term partnerships. Decisions are guided by the core values of the businesses Lyra supports. Role overview The Forward Deployment AI Engineer will design and implement AI solutions that improve operations and foster innovation within Lyra’s portfolio companies. This position collaborates with teams from a range of disciplines to understand business needs and deliver practical, AI-driven strategies that produce measurable results. What you will do Work with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges and opportunities for AI-driven improvements Develop and deploy AI solutions tailored to the needs of various technology service businesses Translate business requirements into actionable AI strategies that drive measurable impact

Role Overview Forward Networks, Inc. is hiring a Regional Sales Director based in Illinois. This role leads sales efforts across the region, focusing on revenue growth and long-term client partnerships. What You Will Do Develop and implement a strategic sales plan for Illinois Manage and coach a team of sales professionals Work closely with marketing and product teams to align solutions with client needs Build and maintain strong relationships with clients throughout the region

Are you ready to engineer the future?At Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH), we are a nationally recognized engineering firm dedicated to providing innovative solutions for our clients' most intricate challenges. Our diverse team of experts combines technical knowledge and industry insights in structural engineering, building enclosures, performance and code consulting, and applied research to create unparalleled solutions that enhance project performance. With a talented workforce of over 800 professionals across the nation, SGH continually pushes the boundaries of what’s possible.Why choose a career with SGH?We believe that advancement comes through curiosity and exploration. Each member of the SGH team is both a learner and a teacher, devoted to personal and professional development. Together, we are building a community that strives for excellence and innovation.Here are just a few reasons to join SGH:Our Work: Clients rely on us for clarity and exceptional solutions for their most challenging projects.Our People: We are courageous thinkers and supportive colleagues, committed to continual learning and career advancement.Our Commitment: Integrity drives us, and we have a responsibility to contribute positively to our professions and communities.Our Contribution: We provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including programs that promote health, strong relationships, and future success.We are seeking individuals who are passionate about structural engineering and problem-solving.Our Structural Engineering division is looking for recent graduates with a Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering to join our Chicago office.Your Role:As part of the Structures Division, you will engage in various structural engineering tasks focused on new design, repair, rehabilitation of structures, and performance evaluations. In this entry-level position, you will assist in evaluating, investigating, and designing repairs for existing buildings. Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive structural engineering analyses and design for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures, supporting senior staff in on-site investigations to assess current conditions, and assisting during the construction administration phase of projects.

As a RAMS Engineer at Egis Group, you will play a critical role in ensuring the reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety of our engineering projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement systems that meet the highest standards of performance and safety.Your responsibilities will include conducting risk assessments, developing RAMS strategies, and providing technical support throughout the project lifecycle. You will also be responsible for producing detailed documentation and reports, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.

About the Role Pinterest is hiring a Lead Principal Engineer for the Agentic Engineering team. This role focuses on designing and building advanced engineering solutions that enhance the Pinterest platform. The position can be based in Chicago, IL or fully remote within the United States. What You Will Do Lead the development of new technologies to improve user experiences on Pinterest Guide technical direction and architecture for the Agentic Engineering team Collaborate with engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver projects with global impact Location Chicago, IL, US Remote, US

Role Overview Milhouse Engineering & Construction, Inc. seeks a Distribution Engineer to help design and implement electrical distribution systems in Chicago, Illinois. This role focuses on improving the reliability and efficiency of energy distribution while maintaining safety and meeting industry standards. What You Will Do Design electrical distribution systems for various projects Implement solutions to support reliable and efficient energy delivery Ensure all work meets safety requirements and complies with industry regulations Collaborate with colleagues to advance infrastructure projects Who We’re Looking For Detail-oriented and committed to quality Comfortable working with teams on complex projects Interested in developing infrastructure solutions

Join the team at Stanley Consultants, an esteemed global consulting engineering firm with over a century of experience in the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors. We pride ourselves on our commitment to culture, values, and ethics, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed our clients' expectations. Our mission is to tackle complex challenges and enhance the infrastructure that connects our communities, creating a sustainable and enriched world for everyone. As an employee-owned company with a People First approach, we emphasize the importance of every voice within our organization. At Stanley, your personal and professional growth is paramount, and your success directly contributes to our collective achievement. We offer flexible work options, competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a strong sense of community. Start your meaningful, long-term career with us today!