Applied AI Engineer

About the Role

As an Applied AI Engineer, you'll be working on the most cutting-edge component of our product - autonomous negotiation agents that handle $1M+ enterprise contracts. Here, you'll be working alongside the CTO to develop AI systems that can parse complex multi-dimensional deal terms, develop negotiation strategies in real-time, and optimize outcomes beyond just price. You'll ship production-grade AI solutions to Fortune 500 procurement teams, completely transforming how they approach their highest-stakes negotiations.

What You'll Be Doing

Build Advanced Negotiation AI:

• Develop and deploy agentic LLM workflows that automate contract analysis, vendor research, and strategic negotiation planning

• Create AI agents specialized in key procurement areas: CapEx Equipment, Professional Services, Software & Technology, and Logistics & Supply Chain

• Build multi-dimensional optimization systems that consider price, terms, risk, timeline, and relationship factors

Lead Complex AI Projects:

• Architect end-to-end negotiation workflows: contract intelligence, strategic reasoning, human orchestration, and outcome optimization

• Develop robust multi-agent collaboration frameworks for high-stakes enterprise negotiations

• Build comprehensive LLM evaluation systems focusing on negotiation performance, safety, and behavioral consistency

Enterprise Integration & Deployment:

• Create sophisticated tooling to connect AI agents to major procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, GEP)

• Build real-time negotiation dashboards and control systems for procurement professionals

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

Strategic Collaboration:

• Work directly with Fortune 500 procurement executives to refine AI negotiation strategies

• Demo advanced negotiation prototypes and gather feedback on complex use cases

• Collaborate with domain experts to ensure AI agents understand nuanced procurement dynamics

Requirements

Essential Qualifications:

• 2+ years of professional software engineering experience - ideally in a start-up

• Strong expertise in Python with focus on AI/ML applications

• Proven experience deploying LLM systems to production with robust evaluation, guard-railing, and monitoring

• Master's or PhD degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related quantitative field

• Deep understanding of transformer architectures and large language model capabilities

Preferred Experience:

• Previous research and publications in large language models, multi-agent systems, or AI negotiation

• Experience with enterprise B2B software development and integration

• Understanding of procurement processes, contract analysis, or business negotiations

• Experience building AI systems that require high reliability and explainability

Essential Skills:

• Ability to architect and build complex, production-ready AI systems from scratch

• Strong communication skills with both technical teams and business stakeholders

• Comfort whiteboarding AI system designs with enterprise customers

• Thrives in fast-paced, dynamic startup environments with high-stakes deliverables

Compensation and Benefits

At Monq, we recognize 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

• 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 AI talent:

Screening Call (30 minutes):

• Discussion of your AI/ML background and interest in enterprise applications

• Overview of Monq's technical challenges in autonomous negotiation

• Alignment on career goals and role expectations

Online Assessment/Home Task (45 minutes):

• We are assessing your technical skills/capabilities along with your cultural fitness in this stage, and you complete this stage at a time that suits you

Problem Solving Interview (45 minutes):

• We assess your problem solving and systems thinking competency with a recent problem we have encountered and solved

Technical Design Interview (45 minutes):

• Real-world negotiation AI challenges from our product development

• System architecture whiteboarding exercise

• Discussion of multi-agent coordination and enterprise AI deployment

Bar Raiser Interview and On-site hang-out (half a day):

• Join in a discussion with one of our co-founders to discuss the most difficult problems you have solved or the biggest challenges you have faced

• Work directly with our team on current negotiation agent challenges

• Meet with procurement domain experts and customer stakeholders

• Experience our culture of rigorous AI 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 committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, or any other basis as protected by the Equality Act 2010.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and believe diverse perspectives strengthen our ability to build AI that serves enterprise customers effectively. Our employment decisions are based solely on individual 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."