Applied AI / ML Engineer

Catalyst Labs
Boston, CA
Category Engineering
Job Description
Catalyst Labs is seeking an Applied AI / ML Engineer with 5+ years of experience building and scaling commercial machine learning systems to join a San Francisco-based startup that automates tax document processing using GenAI.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in machine learning / AI engineering
  • Proven end-to-end ownership of ML-powered products
  • Strong track record of building systems that create direct user value
  • Demonstrated ability to work with large, complex datasets
  • Strong fundamental understanding of how to build, measure, and iterate on ML systems
  • Experience deploying or integrating LLMs, LLM APIs, Agents and prompt engineering into production systems
  • Strong Python proficiency and hands-on familiarity with ML infrastructure and data workflows
  • Experience in document understanding, OCR, or applied NLP
  • Exposure to financial or tax-related data environments
  • Startup or 01 product experience
  • Exceptional problem-solving ability, curiosity, and product intuition
  • Strong communication skills
  • Growth trajectory demonstrated through promotions or increasing scope of responsibility

Benefits

  • Above market base
  • Bonus
  • Equity
  • Visa sponsorship available
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