Applied AI Engineer

Catalyst Labs
San Francisco, CA
Job Description
Join Catalyst Labs, a leading talent agency specializing in Applied AI, as an Applied AI Engineer and help architect the foundation of next-generation Mind Architecture, the system that powers how digital minds learn, reason, and express individuality. Work with a team of experts to build rich, hierarchical knowledge graphs that mirror how real experts think, and push the performance of frontier LLMs through advanced prompt engineering and dynamic context shaping.

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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