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Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Building the first AI platform for strategic procurement negotiation, backed by Revolut and HSBC executives, focusing on a $4.2 trillion market.
$130,000 - $140,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
11 - 50 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Job Description

Monq Ltd is revolutionizing the $4.2 trillion strategic procurement market with next-generation AI-powered negotiation systems. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, you'll be at the intersection of product, engineering, and customer success, working on autonomous negotiation agents that transform how enterprises handle their most critical deals.

The role combines deep technical expertise with direct customer interaction, requiring you to build and maintain sophisticated contract analysis pipelines and negotiation APIs. You'll work with Fortune 500 procurement teams, implementing enterprise-grade solutions that process terabytes of real-world procurement data. The position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI-powered enterprise negotiations while working with cutting-edge technology.

The company offers a competitive package including a salary range of £130,000-£140,000 for UK-based positions, significant equity, and comprehensive benefits. The work environment is remote-first with quarterly gatherings and an annual team retreat. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with Fortune 500 clients while receiving mentorship from experienced AI researchers and enterprise software veterans.

Monq is backed by Revolut and HSBC executives and is positioned to become the category-defining platform for AI-powered procurement. The company values diversity and inclusion, offering equal opportunities and reasonable accommodations for all qualified applicants. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers who want to work at the forefront of AI innovation while solving real-world enterprise challenges.

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Responsibilities For Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

  • Design & build scalable backend services and contract processing pipelines
  • Integrate with enterprise procurement ecosystems
  • Develop enterprise-level autonomous negotiation AI systems
  • Build data pipelines for contract intelligence and vendor benchmarking
  • Ship complete customer features from architecture to deployment
  • Build enterprise-grade security and compliance capabilities
  • Collaborate directly with procurement executives & operators
  • Work on-site with Fortune 500 procurement teams
  • Champion observability & reliability

Requirements For Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Python
TypeScript
JavaScript
Kubernetes
Kafka
  • 5+ years of professional software-engineering experience
  • Fluent in Python and comfortable in TypeScript/JavaScript
  • Experience with data-intensive systems in cloud environments
  • Knowledge of relational, columnar, and KV/graph databases
  • Experience with enterprise integration and authentication
  • Strong solution architecture capabilities
  • Clear communication with engineers and business stakeholders
  • Experience with enterprise-grade security and compliance
  • Ability to work directly with Fortune 500 procurement teams

Benefits For Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE)

Visa Sponsorship
Equity
Parental Leave
  • 30 days annual leave plus birthday day off
  • Quarterly team gatherings
  • Annual team retreat - fully-funded
  • Flexible working hours
  • Bi-annual performance bonuses
  • Significant equity stake
  • Remote first work environment
  • Temporary work from abroad up to 120 days/year

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