Lead Forward Deployed Engineer

Artificial Labs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Generous holiday allowance of 28 days

Home office and equipment allowance

Job summary

Artificial Labs is seeking a Forward Deployed Engineer to build strong client relationships and deliver tailored technical solutions in the specialty insurance sector. This hybrid role requires strong programming skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. Candidates will participate in innovative projects that drive the company's growth strategy. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, company stock options, and flexible work arrangements. Join us to shape the future of insurance technology.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in programming and comfortable with domain-specific languages.
• Ability to communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Thrive in fast-changing environments with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and create technical solutions.
• Design, configure and deliver specifications for insurance products.
• Collaborate with teams to customize the platform for client needs.

Skills

Programming foundation

Clear communication

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Job description

About Artificial

Help shape the future of specialty insurance.

At Artificial, we’re building the next generation of technology for the specialty (re)insurance market. Our mission is to transform how brokers and carriers operate in complex markets by removing operational barriers and enabling smarter, faster decision‑making.

We use modern technology to solve real challenges for some of the world’s leading brokers and insurers. By automating the repetitive and structuring the complex, we help our partners unlock new opportunities for innovation and growth.

You’ll be joining a collaborative team that values curiosity, ownership, and continuous learning. We work in an environment where ideas are heard, support is built‑in, and outcomes matter. Everyone here has the chance to make a tangible impact on our products, our customers, and the industry.

We’ve just raised $45M (£33M) in Series B funding from lead investor CommerzVentures, new investor Move Capital, and all existing shareholders. This investment round gives us the room to grow with confidence, continue to innovate, and ensure that Artificial remains the first choice for brokers and carriers seeking a smarter way to trade digitally.

Join us, and take the chance to be a part of something that will change the landscape of insurance for generations.

Role Background

We are looking for a skilled and personable Forward Deployed Engineer to build strong client relationships in order to build, configure and deliver technical solutions to meet individual client needs.

Successful candidates will join an established and growing team to meet the demands of growth, working collaboratively with Engineering, Product and Commercial teams. You will be responsible for proof of value / pilot projects that are pivotal to our growth strategy.

We’re recruiting across a range of levels and welcome applications from engineers of all experience levels.

Please note, this is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week based at our HQ or at client site (City of London).

About The Role

• Lead the analysis of prospective partners’ and clients’ business requirements, translating them into robust technical solutions using our domain-specific, spreadsheet-like functional programming language, Brossa
• Own the design, configuration and delivery of formal specifications for insurance products across multiple lines of business (e.g., marine, aviation, political violence)
• Act as a trusted technical partner to clients, shaping solutions that align with their strategic goals and constraints
• Collaborate closely with product, engineering and commercial teams to customise and configure the platform for client needsBuild and manage platform integrations, ensuring reliable delivery and ongoing technical support
• Demonstrate product value and technical credibility to senior internal and client stakeholders

About You

• You have a strong foundation in programming and are comfortable working with domain-specific or functional languages
• You communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including client leadership
• You thrive in a fast-changing scale-up environment and are comfortable operating with ambiguity and autonomy
• You are solutions-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset toward systems and processes
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and enjoy tackling complex, real-world problems
• You are able to learn new platforms and domains quickly and apply that knowledge effectively

We especially want to hear from you if you have

• Collaborative skills with an emphasis on product quality.
• Experience in insurtech, insurance or related industries.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience in a distributed work environment.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Income protection insurance
• Life insurance of 4 x base salary
• On-site gym and shower facilities
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Team social events and company parties
• Salary exchange on pension and nursery fees
• Access to Maji, the financial wellbeing platform
• Company stock options managed through Ledgy
• Milestone Birthday Bonus and a Life Events leave policy
• Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus national holidays
• Home office and equipment allowance, and a company MacBook
• Learning allowance and leave to attend conferences or take exams
• YuLife employee benefits, including EAP and bereavement helplines
• For each new hire, we plant a tree through our partnership with Ecologi Action
• The best coffee machine in London, handmade in Italy and imported just for us!

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities around us. If there’s anything you need to make the hiring process more accessible, just let us know—we’re happy to make adjustments. You’re also welcome to share your preferred pronouns with us at any point.

Think you don’t meet every requirement? Please apply anyway. We value potential as much as experience, and we know that raw talent counts.

As part of our hiring process, we’ll carry out some background checks. These may include a criminal record check, reviewing your credit history, speaking with previous employers and confirming your academic qualifications.