Forward Deployed Engineer

Spendflo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Spendflo Inc. is seeking an implementation leader to accelerate the transition from contract execution to live deployment of automated agents in client environments.

This full-time role is based in the United States and reports to the Co-Founder and CTO. You will own the 30-day post-launch window, deploy AI-driven workflows, and build repeatable playbooks by integrating ERP/Procure-to-Pay systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Odoo, and Coupa.

Qualifications

• ≥5 years in implementation, solutions engineering, or ERP/system integration.
• Experience with AI-driven agents or automation platforms (Claude, n8n, Make, Zapier).
• Strong API, data mapping, and SQL skills with troubleshooting ability.
• Willing to work on-site with customer teams in procurement and finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the initial 30-day post-launch deployment in client accounts.
• Develop and maintain ERP and P2P integrations (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Odoo, Coupa).
• Collaborate with AEs to define technical requirements and deployment scope.
• Coordinate with global engineering teams to address customer needs.
• Create a standard deployment playbook to reduce custom work.

Skills

ERP/Procure-to-Pay

AI automation

APIs

SQL

On-site collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Claude

n8n

Make

Zapier

Job description

This role is designed to significantly accelerate the transition from contract execution to the operational launch of automated agents within client environments. By ensuring rapid and successful deployment, the position fosters immediate trust among buyers who require visibility into live systems. Reporting directly to the Co-Founder and CTO, the incumbent will be based in the United States as a full-time employee of Spendflo Inc., driving the core value proposition of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the configuration and deployment of Flo agents within client accounts, assuming full ownership of the critical initial 30-day post-launch period.
• Develop and maintain technical integrations connecting to major enterprise resource planning (ERP) and procure-to-pay platforms, including SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Odoo, and Coupa.
• Collaborate with Account Executives during pre-sales engagements to define technical requirements and scope successful deployment strategies.
• Act as a strategic liaison by identifying product limitations and conveying specific customer needs to the engineering team based in Chennai.
• Develop and refine a comprehensive deployment playbook to standardize processes and minimize the need for custom engineering on future projects.

Requirements

• Possess a minimum of five years of professional experience in implementation, solutions engineering, or system integration, specifically within the procure-to-pay or ERP sectors, or in an operational capacity within enterprise procurement, finance operations, or financial systems.
• Demonstrate practical expertise in constructing AI-driven agents or automated workflows using platforms such as Claude, n8n, Make, or Zapier.
• Exhibit strong technical proficiency with APIs, data mapping, and SQL, with the ability to independently troubleshoot and resolve integration or workflow disruptions.
• Be prepared to work on-site alongside customer procurement and finance departments to ensure seamless collaboration.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or possess equivalent professional experience.

First 12 months

• Successfully launch six customer deployments, achieving a turnaround time of 30 days or less from contract signature to the first live agent.
• Deliver a fully documented, repeatable deployment playbook to streamline future onboarding processes.