Forward Deployed Engineer - Dubai

Getmurphy; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Ownership

Autonomy

Impact

Job summary

Murphy, a Dubai-based company, is building an AI platform for debt collection used by leading banks and utilities. We are seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to join the team in Dubai, working closely with Product, Engineering, Deployment and Revenue to deliver deployments across the Middle East and Arabic-speaking markets.

You will run discovery sessions with customers, solve complex problems, and translate business needs into technical configurations that deliver measurable value in

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Arabic required.
• Background in Data Science or Data Analysis.
• Strong technical foundations and ability to write production-quality code.
• Comfortable working directly with customers and translating business requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technically robust client configurations.
• Optimize agent performance through structured iteration.
• Act as the technical counterpart to clients.
• Provide structured product feedback and collaborate with Product/Engineering to improve the platform.
• Design scalable, reusable solutions across clients.

Skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Data analysis

Production-grade code

Client-facing

Job description

Murphy deploys AI agents for banks starting with the most straightforward business case: voice AI for debt collection. We’ve built a fully-fledged platform designed to optimize recovery rates while maintaining respectful and personalized communication.

Our AI-powered agents adapt instantly, engaging with debtors across channels like voice, messengers, email and SMS to maximize results while preserving trust.

We’re live with Santander, Revolut, BBVA and dozens others. We’ve proven the product in large-scale pilots with top-tier banks. And now we need to move fast to secure leadership in this $300Bn+ industry.

About the Role

Murphy is building the AI platform that powers debt collection for some of the world's leading banks, telcos and utilities.

We’re looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer based in Dubai who will play a key role in building and deploying Murphy across the Middle East and Arabic-speaking markets.

You’ll work closely with Product, Engineering, Deployment and Revenue, while spending significant time working directly with customers and prospects across the region. Run discovery sessions, support deployments, solve complex customer problems and build strong relationships with the teams using Murphy.

You’ll operate at the intersection of engineering, product and customer success. You’ll understand how a customer's business works, translate complex requirements into technical solutions, build and configure those solutions, and make sure Murphy delivers measurable value in production.

This is a highly autonomous role. You’ll be expected to get close to the customer, figure out what needs to be done, and make it happen.

Responsibilities

Deliver technically robust client configurations

• Ensure every deployment is technically correct, properly scoped, and aligned with agreed requirements before going live.

• Own configuration quality end-to-end — no silent workarounds, no fragile setups.

Optimize agent performance through structured iteration

• Continuously analyze performance metrics and improve voice agent and communication flows.

• Use data to identify patterns, diagnose issues, and implement measurable improvements.

Act as the technical counterpart to clients

• Participate in client meetings as the product and systems expert.

• Clearly explain architecture, constraints, trade-offs, and product capabilities.

• Set expectations without overpromising.

Provide structured product feedback

• Identify when challenges stem from configuration vs. product gaps.

• Raise structured product requests with clear context, impact, and proposed direction.

• Collaborate with Product and Engineering to improve the platform.

Design scalable, reusable solutions

• Ensure configurations are maintainable and scalable across clients.

• Avoid one-off solutions that create downstream technical debt.

Requirements

• Fluent in English and Arabic.

• Background in Data Science or Data Analysis.

• Strong technical foundations and the ability to write and understand production-quality code.

• Comfortable working directly with customers and translating business requirements into technical solutions.

• Deep product and systems understanding: Ability to reason end-to-end about data flows, architecture, dependencies, and system behavior. You think structurally, not reactively.

• Analytical and performance-driven thinking: Comfortable working with KPIs, performance metrics, and iteration cycles. Uses data to guide improvements, not intuition alone.

• Extreme ownership of configuration quality: Holds a high bar for technical correctness and long-term maintainability. Takes responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks.

What we offer

Salary at the top of the benchmark.

Fair equity with enormous upside potential.

Real Ownership – Murphy's strategy is yours to drive.

Small team, high autonomy, and outsized impact.

The founding team's direct attention, and a category with a $300B+ industry behind it.

Our Process

1. First Interview – Getting to Know You

   A conversation with a future teammate who’s excited to find a new colleague. We’ll talk about your story, what drives you, and what you’re looking for next—no trick questions, just a genuine exchange.

2. Second Interview – Deep Dive

   You’ll meet the Hiring Manager and potentially another team member. This is a more technical discussion where we explore your skills in detail, walk through real scenarios, and answer any questions you might have about the role.

3. Tech Assessment or Business Case

   A practical exercise to see how you approach challenges similar to those you’d tackle at Murphy. You’ll have time to reflect and showcase your thinking—no rush, no surprises.

4. Call with the Founders

   Our founders meet every team member and it’s a great opportunity for you to learn about the company and its direction.

To learn more about how we hire and what to expect at every step, feel free to explore our Hiring Guide!

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone, regardless of background, identity, or experience, feels valued and empowered to thrive. We believe that different perspectives drive innovation and success, and we actively foster an environment where all voices are heard and respected.