Applied AI / ML Engineer

Catalyst Labs
San Francisco, CA
Job Description
Catalyst Labs is a leading talent agency with a specialized vertical in Applied AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science. They are seeking an Applied AI / ML Engineer with 5+ years of experience building and scaling commercial machine learning systems in meaningful ownership roles. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of building systems that create direct user value, experience with large, complex datasets, and a strong fundamental understanding of how to build, measure, and iterate on ML systems.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in machine learning / AI engineering with 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

Benefits

  • Above market base + bonus + equity
  • Visa sponsorship available for candidates with demonstrated brilliance and expertise
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