Forward Deployed Engineer

Backed by global technology visionaries like Sequoia Capital, Magentic brings together world-class AI engineering (formers from OpenAI, Meta, and AWS) with procurement expertise (formers from McKinsey & Company and ABInBev).

We are looking for brilliant Forward Deployed Engineers to join our team ’re pushing the boundaries of AI with next-generation agentic systems that can manage entire workflows. We’re focusing on the $3tn market of supply chains and procurement.

Our mission is to make global manufacturing supply chains robust to an ever-changing world, and to harness the potential of generative AI through thoughtful deployment, maximising benefits while prioritising ethical use and safety.

Forward-Deployed Engineers sit at the intersection of product, engineering, and customer success. You will collaborate closely with customer teams to understand their problems and data, enabling our product engineers to build impactful features. You will be instrumental in shaping solutions and recommending new features for enterprise clients, all while learning and growing your AI skills in a truly AI-first company at the forefront of agentic systems.

You’ll have a huge impact on both Magentic’s commercial success and our product direction. This is a rare opportunity to help build a rocket ship. As we grow, you could develop into product management or engineering, into a leader in our customer engineering space, even into sales, as you discover your strengths and interests.

• Build strong relationships with our flagship clients
• Analyse large, unstructured data sets
• Collaborate directly with executives & operators
• Shape our roadmap

• Are proficient in Python.
• Have 2+ years of professional experience
• Are a data whizz - can extract insights from large, messy data sets with ease
• Can take a loosely defined problem, sketch an architecture, and deliver a production-ready solution in weeks, not months.
• Can communicate clearly with both engineers and business stakeholders.
• Are keen to travel to spend time with customers on a regular basis.
• Are an enthusiastic student and user of AI.
• Thrive in an early-stage, high-ownership environment—you learn quickly and by doing.

• Familiarity with supply-chain, procurement, or manufacturing domains.

At Magentic, we recognise and reward the talent that drives our success. We offer:

• Competitive Equity
  : play a real part in Magentic’s upside.
• A salary of £50,000-£65,000
• Hybrid London HQ (3-4 days in the office/customer site)
• Annual team retreat
  —a fully-funded off-site to recharge, bond, and build.

At Magentic, we are committed to developing artificial intelligence that benefits humanity. We push the limits of AI's capabilities and are dedicated to its responsible and safe deployment. Recognising the profound impact of AI, we ensure that its development is centred around human needs and safety, incorporating a wide array of perspectives to fulfil our mission.

Magentic 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 cultures and believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to deliver innovative solutions. We also ensure that our employment decisions are based solely on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Magentic 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.