Applied AI Engineer

Catalyst Labs
San Francisco, NC
Job Description
As an Applied AI Engineer at Catalyst Labs, you will help architect the foundation of next-generation Mind Architecture, a system that powers how digital minds learn, reason, and express individuality. You will work at the intersection of graph systems, LLM reasoning, and scalable AI infrastructure, bringing together symbolic structure and neural intelligence to redefine how knowledge lives digitally.

Requirements

  • 4-6+ years of experience in AI or ML engineering, with at least 12 years hands-on with LLMs in production.
  • Proven track record of building and deploying ML-powered systems that directly impact end-user experience.
  • Strong Python expertise, including asynchronous programming, event loop optimization, and performance tuning.
  • Experience with retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), context engineering, and LLM eval frameworks.
  • Deep practical understanding of how LLMs reason, how to structure inputs, and how to measure improvement.

Benefits

  • Unlimited Learning Stipend
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) via Human Interest
  • Relocation assistance to San Francisco
  • A creative, high-agency culture that celebrates curiosity and deep thinking
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