Applied AI Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy agentic LLM workflows that automate contract analysis, vendor research, and negotiation planning
• Create AI agents for procurement areas such as CapEx Equipment, Professional Services, Software & Technology, and Logistics & Supply Chain
• Build multi-dimensional optimization systems factoring price, terms, risk, timeline, and relationships
• Architect end-to-end negotiation workflows: contract intelligence, strategic reasoning, orchestration, and optimization
• Develop robust multi-agent collaboration frameworks for enterprise negotiations
• Create LLM evaluation systems focusing on performance, safety, and consistency
• Integrate AI agents with major procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, GEP)
• Build real-time negotiation dashboards and control systems for procurement teams
• Enhance enterprise-grade security, compliance, and audit in contract negotiations
• Work directly with Fortune 500 procurement executives to refine AI strategies
• Demo prototypes and gather feedback on complex use cases
• Collaborate with domain experts to capture procurement dynamics

Requirements

• 2+ years software engineering experience (preferably in startup)
• Strong Python expertise, especially in AI/ML
• Proven experience deploying LLM systems in production (evaluation, guardrails, monitoring)
• Master’s or PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field
• Deep understanding of transformer architectures and LLMs
• Ability to architect and build complex, production AI systems
• Strong communicator with technical and business stakeholders
• Comfortable whiteboarding AI systems with enterprise customers
• Thrives in fast-paced startup settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Research/publications in large language models, multi-agent systems, or AI negotiation
• Experience with enterprise B2B software and systems integration
• Understanding of procurement processes, contract analysis, or negotiations
• Experience building high-reliability, explainable AI systems

Benefits

• Competitive salary (UK range: £125,000-£135,000; offer individualized based on candidate)
• Significant equity stake in a fast-scaling startup
• Bi-annual performance bonuses
• Remote first working, with quarterly team gatherings
• Fully-funded, annual AI innovation retreat
• Minimum 30 days annual leave plus birthday leave
• Flexible hours
• Option to work abroad up to 120 days/year (restrictions may apply)
• Visa sponsorship for exceptional hires
• Direct work with Fortune 500 teams and seasoned AI mentors

About the Company

Monq is building the first AI platform purpose-built for strategic procurement negotiation in a $4.2 trillion market. Backed by executives from Revolut and HSBC, Monq is pioneering the application of agentic AI to transform enterprise contract negotiations, offering Fortune 500 companies tools to optimize outcomes and build competitive advantage. With a deep technical team and several major enterprise clients, Monq is positioned as a category-defining platform for AI-powered procurement. The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing reasonable accommodations during recruitment.