Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Job Description About the RoleWe are looking for brilliant engineers to join our team at Monq. We're pushing the boundaries of AI with next-generation agentic systems that can autonomously negotiate high-value enterprise contracts. We're focusing on a $4.2 trillion market of strategic procurement that has been largely untouched by AI innovation.Our mission is to transform how enterprises negotiate their most critical deals, turning strategic procurement from a manual, gut-driven process into a competitive advantage powered by intelligent AI agents.Forward-Deployed Engineers sit at the intersection of product, engineering, and customer success. You'll own full-stack features end-to-end, with a focus on building for enterprise procurement requirements. You will collaborate closely with Fortune 500 procurement teams to architect and implement sophisticated contract analysis pipelines and negotiation APIs, directly fueling our cutting-edge autonomous negotiation agents with terabytes of real-world procurement data. You will be instrumental in shaping solutions for enterprise clients, all while learning and growing your AI skills in a truly AI-first company at the forefront of agentic negotiation systems.What You'll DoEnterprise Integration & Data Infrastructure:Design & build scalable backend services and contract processing pipelines written in Python and deployed with Docker & KubernetesIntegrate with enterprise procurement ecosystemsmajor systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, and GEP ERP, GraphQL/REST APIs, SFTP feeds, and event buses (Kafka, Pulsar)Wrangle large, heterogeneous procurement datasetsmodel, transform, and index multi-modal, multi-terabyte enterprise contract and vendor data for advanced negotiation workloadsAI-Powered Negotiation Systems:Develop enterprise-level autonomous negotiation AI systems with the support of Monq's AI specialistsBuild data pipelines that feed contract intelligence, vendor benchmarking, and negotiation performance analytics to AI agentsCreate real-time integrations supporting autonomous negotiation agents and strategic decision-making dashboardsFull-Stack Enterprise Solutions:Ship complete customer featuresfrom architecture and code to CI/CD, infra-as-code (Terraform), rollout, and procurement team trainingBuild enterprise-grade security, compliance, and audit capabilities for high-value contract negotiationsContribute across the stackbuild lightweight front-ends for negotiation dashboards when needed and pair with AI engineers on inference and evaluation pipelinesCustomer Collaboration:Collaborate directly with procurement executives & operatorsrun white-boarding sessions, turn ambiguous negotiation requirements into concrete specs, demo weekly, and iterate fastWork on-site with Fortune 500 procurement teams to understand complex negotiation workflows and enterprise integration needsChampion observability & reliabilityinstrument services with OpenTelemetry, define SLIs/SLOs for mission-critical negotiation systems, and automate incident responseRequirementsEssential Qualifications:Professional Experience: 5+ years of professional software-engineering experience, ideally in enterprise B2B environmentsProgramming Skills: Fluent in Python and comfortable in TypeScript/JavaScript for full-stack developmentData Systems Expertise: Built and operated data-intensive systems (batch 'streaming) in cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)Database Knowledge: Know your way around relational, columnar, and KV/graph databasesand when to use which for enterprise procurement dataEnterprise Integration Experience:Real-World Enterprise Integration: Integrated with enterprise stacksauthentication, SSO, legacy ERPs, message queues, ETL tools, particularly in procurement or finance domainsSolution Architecture: Can take a loosely defined procurement problem, sketch an architecture, and deliver a production-ready solution in weeks, not monthsStakeholder Communication: Communicate clearly with both engineers and business stakeholders; you enjoy hopping on a customer call with procurement executives to debug an API contractProfessional Skills:High-Ownership Environment: Thrive in an early-stage, high-ownership environmentprototype today, deploy tomorrow, iterate next weekEnterprise Security Understanding: Experience with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and audit requirementsCustomer-Facing Capability: Comfortable working directly with Fortune 500 procurement teams and understanding complex business requirementsNice to HaveAI & Domain Experience:LLM Integration Experience: Experience deploying or consuming LLM-powered services (OpenAI, open-source models, RAG, vector stores) can be a bonus. However, we consider many great candidates without previous AI experienceProcurement Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with strategic procurement, contract negotiation, vendor management, or enterprise sourcing domainsDocument Processing: Experience with complex document parsing, contract analysis, or legal/procurement document workflowsAdvanced Technical Skills:Multi-Agent Systems: Understanding of AI agent coordination and autonomous system designEnterprise Architecture: Experience with large-scale enterprise software architecture and integration patternsBusiness Intelligence: Background in building analytics and reporting systems for executive-level decision makingCompensation and BenefitsAt Monq, we recognise that we're building category-defining technology in a massive market. We offer:Competitive Package:Salary range for the UK: 130,000-140,000 (We are brutally transparent in our approach, and we will determine your remuneration package and its components together once you finish our recruitment process successfully.)Significant equity stake - play a real part in Monq's potential to capture a $4.2T marketBi-annual performance bonuses tied to successful pilot deployments and customer outcomesWork Environment:Remote first with quarterly gatherings - you'll have the freedom to decide on a hybrid schedule with your team.Direct collaboration with Fortune 500 procurement teamsAnnual team retreat - fully-funded off-site focused on AI innovation and team buildingCareer Growth:Visa sponsorship is available for exceptional candidates who complete our recruitment processOpportunity to define the future of AI-powered enterprise negotiationsDirect mentorship from experienced AI researchers and enterprise software veteransOthers:No HR organisationMinimum 30 days of annual leave and a day off in the month of your birthdayFlexible working hours as long as we get the things doneTemporary work from abroad up to 120 days a year (certain limitations apply depending on your nationality/work authorisation status and tax obligations)Our Interview ProcessWe run a focused interview process designed for senior full-stack engineering talent:Initial Screening (30 minutes) - we only have this stage if we need further clarifications and/or data points about your resume and application form:Discussion of your full-stack engineering background and interest in enterprise applicationsOverview of Monq's technical challenges in autonomous negotiation and enterprise integrationAlignment on career goals and role expectationsOnline Assessment/Home Task (45 minutes):We assess your technical full-stack engineering skills and cultural fitness; complete this stage at a time that suits youTechnical Architecture Interview (60 minutes):Real-world enterprise integration challenges from our autonomous negotiation platformSystem architecture design exercise focused on procurement data pipelines and AI agent integrationDiscussion of scalability, security, and reliability for mission-critical enterprise systemsProblem Solving Interview (45 minutes):Assessment of your problem-solving approach with a recent complex integration challenge we've encountered and solvedBar Raiser Interview and On-site Collaboration (half a day):Join in a discussion with one of our co-founders about the most complex enterprise integration challenges you've solvedWork directly with our engineering and AI teams on current contract processing and negotiation system challengesMeet with procurement domain experts and enterprise customer stakeholdersExperience our culture of rigorous technical development and enterprise focusAbout MonqMonq is building the first AI platform specifically designed for strategic procurement negotiation. We're creating a blue ocean in a $4.2 trillion market that has been ignored by existing AI solutions. Our team brings together deep technical expertise in AI with proven experience in enterprise software and procurement.We're backed by forward-thinking investors who understand the massive opportunity in applying advanced AI to high-value B2B negotiations. With several major enterprises joining us, we're positioned to become the category-defining platform for AI-powered procurement. We are founded and backed by Revolut and HSBC executives.Why This Matters: Every 1% improvement in strategic procurement represents a $42 billion market impact. We're not just building software - we're creating the future of how businesses negotiate their most critical deals.Equal Opportunities StatementMonq is an equal-opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, and all hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.We also provide reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please note this in your application or contact us at [email protected]

Created: 2025-12-18