About the Role

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 Be Doing

Enterprise Integration & Data Infrastructure:

• Design & build scalable backend services and contract processing pipelines written in Python and deployed with Docker & Kubernetes

• Integrate with enterprise procurement ecosystems—major systems such as SAP, Oracle, Coupa, and GEP ERP, GraphQL/REST APIs, SFTP feeds, and event buses (Kafka, Pulsar)

• Wrangle large, heterogeneous procurement datasets—model, transform, and index multi-modal, multi-terabyte enterprise contract and vendor data for advanced negotiation workloads

AI-Powered Negotiation Systems:

• Develop enterprise-level autonomous negotiation AI systems with the support of Monq's AI specialists

• Build data pipelines that feed contract intelligence, vendor benchmarking, and negotiation performance analytics to AI agents

• Create real-time integrations supporting autonomous negotiation agents and strategic decision-making dashboards

Full-Stack Enterprise Solutions:

• Ship complete customer features—from architecture and code to CI/CD, infra-as-code (Terraform), rollout, and procurement team training

• Build enterprise-grade security, compliance, and audit capabilities for high-value contract negotiations

• Contribute across the stack—build lightweight front-ends for negotiation dashboards when needed and pair with AI engineers on inference and evaluation pipelines

Customer Collaboration:

• Collaborate directly with procurement executives & operators—run white-boarding sessions, turn ambiguous negotiation requirements into concrete specs, demo weekly, and iterate fast

• Work on-site with Fortune 500 procurement teams to understand complex negotiation workflows and enterprise integration needs

• Champion observability & reliability—instrument services with OpenTelemetry, define SLIs/SLOs for mission-critical negotiation systems, and automate incident response

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• Professional Experience: 5+ years of professional software-engineering experience, ideally in enterprise B2B environments

• Programming Skills: Fluent in Python and comfortable in TypeScript/JavaScript for full-stack development

• Data 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 databases—and when to use which for enterprise procurement data

Enterprise Integration Experience:

• Real-World Enterprise Integration: Integrated with enterprise stacks—authentication, SSO, legacy ERPs, message queues, ETL tools, particularly in procurement or finance domains

• Solution Architecture: Can take a loosely defined procurement problem, sketch an architecture, and deliver a production-ready solution in weeks, not months

• Stakeholder Communication: Communicate clearly with both engineers and business stakeholders; you enjoy hopping on a customer call with procurement executives to debug an API contract

Professional Skills:

• High-Ownership Environment: Thrive in an early-stage, high-ownership environment—prototype today, deploy tomorrow, iterate next week

• Enterprise Security Understanding: Experience with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and audit requirements

• Customer-Facing Capability: Comfortable working directly with Fortune 500 procurement teams and understanding complex business requirements

Nice to Have

AI & 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 experience

• Procurement Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with strategic procurement, contract negotiation, vendor management, or enterprise sourcing domains

• Document Processing: Experience with complex document parsing, contract analysis, or legal/procurement document workflows

Advanced Technical Skills:

• Multi-Agent Systems: Understanding of AI agent coordination and autonomous system design

• Enterprise Architecture: Experience with large-scale enterprise software architecture and integration patterns

• Business Intelligence: Background in building analytics and reporting systems for executive-level decision making

Compensation and Benefits

At Monq, we recognise that we're building category-defining technology in a massive market. We offer:

Competitive Package:

• Significant equity stake - play a real part in Monq's potential to capture a $4.2T market

• Bi-annual performance bonuses tied to successful pilot deployments and customer outcomes

Work 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 teams

• Annual team retreat - fully-funded off-site focused on AI innovation and team building

Career Growth:

• Visa sponsorship is available for exceptional candidates who complete our recruitment process

• Opportunity to define the future of AI-powered enterprise negotiations

• Direct mentorship from experienced AI researchers and enterprise software veterans

Others:

• No HR organisation

• Minimum 30 days of annual leave and a day off in the month of your birthday

• Flexible working hours as long as we get the things done

• Temporary work from abroad up to 120 days a year (certain limitations apply depending on your nationality/work authorisation status and tax obligations)

Our Interview Process

We run a focused interview process designed for senior full-stack engineering talent:

Screening Call (30 minutes):

• Discussion of your full-stack engineering background and interest in enterprise applications

• Overview of Monq's technical challenges in autonomous negotiation and enterprise integration

• Alignment on career goals and role expectations

Online Assessment/Home Task (45 minutes):

• We assess your technical full-stack engineering skills and cultural fitness; complete this stage at a time that suits you

Technical Architecture Interview (60 minutes):

• Real-world enterprise integration challenges from our autonomous negotiation platform

• System architecture design exercise focused on procurement data pipelines and AI agent integration

• Discussion of scalability, security, and reliability for mission-critical enterprise systems

Problem Solving Interview (45 minutes):

• Assessment of your problem-solving approach with a recent complex integration challenge we've encountered and solved

Bar 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 solved

• Work directly with our engineering and AI teams on current contract processing and negotiation system challenges

• Meet with procurement domain experts and enterprise customer stakeholders

• Experience our culture of rigorous technical development and enterprise focus

About Monq

Monq 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 Statement

Monq 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.

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

Monq is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application or contact us directly at recruitment@monq.io

Important notice for candidates

Job scams are on the rise, and fraudsters sometimes impersonate companies like Monq to target applicants. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any of our open roles:

• Apply only through official Monq channels. We post roles solely on our own careers page and verified partner job boards such as LinkedIn. We don't use third-party agents or platforms to manage our recruitment, and we'll never contact you about a role you didn't apply for.

• Verify every email. All genuine communication from our team comes from an official @monq.io address. Check the sender's full address carefully—lookalike domains (extra letters, swapped characters, or free email providers like Gmail or Outlook) are a red flag.

• We will never ask for money or financial details. Monq does not request payment, equipment fees, or personal financial information (bank details, card numbers, deposits) at any stage of the hiring process. Any such request is a scam.

• When in doubt, confirm. If something feels off, pause and verify directly with us before responding or sharing any information.

If you receive a suspicious message claiming to be from Monq, please don't reply or click any links. Report it to us at security@monq.io and, where relevant, to your local authorities.

Additional Information for Candidates Based in Poland

Salary

Poland: PLN 15,700 – PLN 40,000 gross monthly

Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process

• Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience

The salary range stated in this advertisement (or disclosed during the recruitment process) is provided solely to comply with the pay transparency obligations under the Polish Labour Code, implementing Directive (EU) 2023/970. It is for information purposes only and does not constitute an offer within the meaning of Article 66 of the Polish Civil Code, nor any binding commitment to employ the candidate or to pay a specific amount. The final remuneration will be determined individually on the basis of the candidate's qualifications and experience and the outcome of the recruitment process, and will be set out in the employment contract or other agreement concluded between the parties. The employer reserves the right to adjust the range during recruitment as further information is obtained.

Widełki wynagrodzenia wskazane w niniejszym ogłoszeniu (lub przekazane w toku procesu rekrutacji) podawane są wyłącznie w celu realizacji obowiązków w zakresie jawności wynagrodzeń wynikających z Kodeksu pracy, wdrażających dyrektywę (UE) 2023/970. Mają one charakter wyłącznie informacyjny i nie stanowią oferty w rozumieniu art. 66 Kodeksu cywilnego ani jakiegokolwiek wiążącego zobowiązania do zatrudnienia kandydata lub wypłaty określonej kwoty. Ostateczna wysokość wynagrodzenia zostanie ustalona indywidualnie, w oparciu o kwalifikacje i doświadczenie kandydata oraz wynik procesu rekrutacji, i zostanie określona w umowie o pracę lub innej umowie zawartej pomiędzy stronami. Pracodawca zastrzega sobie prawo do korekty widełek w toku rekrutacji w miarę pozyskiwania dodatkowych informacji.

Consent Declaration (Required for Candidates Based in Poland): If you are based in Poland, please include the signed Consent Declaration below in your CV before submitting your application.

"On the basis of Article 7(1) GDPR, I declare that I consent to the processing by the controller, Monq Ltd, of my personal data for the purpose of carrying out the recruitment procedure for the position covered by the recruitment process.

The above consent has been given freely in accordance with Article 4(11) GDPR.

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(date and signature of the job candidate)

In accordance with Article 13(1) and (2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (General Data Protection Regulation) (OJ EU L 119, 2016, p. 1) – hereinafter "GDPR" – I hereby inform you that:

The controller of your personal data is Monq Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under number 16635718, with its registered office at 167-169 Great Portland Street, London, England, W1W 5PF, email address: privacy@monq.io.

The controller has not appointed a data protection officer. For all matters relating to the processing of personal data, you may contact the controller at the email address: privacy@monq.io.

Your personal data will be processed for the purpose of carrying out the recruitment process for the above-mentioned position on the basis of Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, that is, on the basis of your freely given consent.

Your personal data may be transferred to the United Kingdom, where the controller has its registered office. By decision of 19 December 2025, the European Commission determined that the United Kingdom ensures an adequate level of protection of personal data (an adequacy decision issued under Article 45 GDPR, valid until 27 December 2031). The transfer of data therefore takes place on the basis of that decision. Your data will not be transferred to any other third country or international organisation.

Your personal data will be stored until the completion of the recruitment process.

You have the right to access your data and the right to rectify, erase, or restrict its processing, the right to data portability, the right to object, and the right to withdraw your consent to its processing at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of consent before its withdrawal.

A declaration of withdrawal of consent to the processing of personal data must be submitted in written or electronic form to the controller's email address: privacy@monq.io.

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the President of the Personal Data Protection Office (Prezes Urzędu Ochrony Danych Osobowych) if you consider that the processing of personal data concerning you infringes the provisions of the GDPR.

The provision of your personal data is voluntary but necessary for the purposes connected with carrying out the recruitment process for the above-mentioned position.

Your data will not be processed in an automated manner, including in the form of profiling."

"Na podstawie art. 7 ust. 1 RODO oświadczam, iż wyrażam zgodę na przetwarzanie przez administratora, którym jest Monq Ltd, moich danych osobowych w celu przeprowadzenia procedury rekrutacji na stanowisko objęte procedurą rekrutacyjną.

Powyższa zgoda została wyrażona dobrowolnie zgodnie z art. 4 pkt 11 RODO.

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(data i podpis kandydata do pracy)

Zgodnie z art. 13 ust. 1 i 2 rozporządzenia Parlamentu Europejskiego i Rady (UE) 2016/679 z 27.04.2016 r. w sprawie ochrony osób fizycznych w związku z przetwarzaniem danych osobowych i w sprawie swobodnego przepływu takich danych oraz uchylenia dyrektywy 95/46/WE – ogólne rozporządzenie o ochronie danych (Dz.U. UE. L. z 2016 r. Nr 119 str. 1) – dalej RODO, informuję, iż:

Administratorem Pani/Pana danych osobowych jest Monq Ltd, spółka zarejestrowana w Anglii i Walii pod numerem 16635718, z siedzibą pod adresem 167-169 Great Portland Street, Londyn, Anglia, W1W 5PF, adres e-mail: privacy@monq.io.

Administrator nie wyznaczył inspektora ochrony danych. We wszelkich sprawach dotyczących przetwarzania danych osobowych można kontaktować się z administratorem pod adresem e-mail: privacy@monq.io.

Pani/Pana dane osobowe przetwarzane będą w celu przeprowadzenia procesu rekrutacji na ww. stanowisko na podstawie art. 6 ust. 1 lit. a RODO, na podstawie Pani/Pana dobrowolnej zgody.

Pani/Pana dane osobowe mogą być przekazywane do Wielkiej Brytanii, w której administrator ma siedzibę. Komisja Europejska decyzją z dnia 19 grudnia 2025 r. uznała, że Wielka Brytania zapewnia odpowiedni stopień ochrony danych osobowych (decyzja stwierdzająca odpowiedni stopień ochrony wydana na podstawie art. 45 GDPR, obowiązująca do 27 grudnia 2031 r.). Przekazanie danych odbywa się zatem na podstawie tej decyzji. Pani/Pana dane nie będą przekazywane do innych państw trzecich ani organizacji międzynarodowych.

Pani/Pana dane osobowe będą przechowywane do czasu zakończenia procesu rekrutacji.

Posiada Pani/Pan prawo dostępu do treści swoich danych oraz prawo ich sprostowania, usunięcia, ograniczenia przetwarzania, prawo do przenoszenia danych, prawo wniesienia sprzeciwu, prawo do cofnięcia zgody na ich przetwarzanie w dowolnym momencie bez wpływu na zgodność z prawem przetwarzania, którego dokonano na podstawie zgody wyrażonej przed jej cofnięciem.

Oświadczenie o cofnięciu zgody na przetwarzanie danych osobowych wymaga jego złożenia w formie pisemnej lub elektronicznej na adres e-mail administratora: privacy@monq.io.

Ma Pani/Pan prawo wniesienia skargi do Prezesa Urzędu Ochrony Danych Osobowych, gdy uzna Pani/Pan, iż przetwarzanie danych osobowych Pani/Pana dotyczących narusza przepisy RODO.

Podanie przez Panią/Pana danych osobowych jest dobrowolne, ale konieczne dla celów związanych z przeprowadzeniem procesu rekrutacji na wyżej wskazane stanowisko.

Pani/Pana dane nie będą przetwarzane w sposób zautomatyzowany, w tym również w formie profilowania."