Founding Product Developer

About the Role: Founding Product Developer Our Client A dynamic and innovative startup in the standards and insurance sector, headquartered in San Francisco, has secured $15 million in funding and is transforming how enterprises engage with AI agents. Their unique model combines the first-ever AI agent standard with tailored insurance coverage, providing a reliable framework for AI developers to certify their agents while minimizing enterprise risks. By supporting AI vendors in achieving credible certification and offering insurance against failures (like hallucinations, data breaches, or control issues), they empower businesses to use AI confidently. About Us Catalyst Labs is a premier talent agency focused on Applied AI, Machine Learning, and Data Science. We pride ourselves on working closely with clients' recruitment teams and engaging directly with Founders, CTOs, and Heads of AI who are leading advancements in applied intelligence. Our goal is to connect you with opportunities that suit your technical abilities, creative problem-solving skills, and long-term ambitions within the intelligent systems landscape. Location: San Francisco Work type: Full Time Compensation: Above market base + bonus + equity Key Responsibilities Lead the comprehensive development of AI agent products and infrastructure, working closely with the founding team. Build and scale evaluation pipelines to identify AI agent failures in deployment (including hallucinations, jailbreaks, brand risks, and data leakage). Design and implement the benchmark for secure, safe, and reliable AI agents. Develop and maintain full-stack systems, covering both backend (Python, LangChain) and frontend (React, TypeScript) components. Create monitoring tools, filters, and authorization frameworks to assist AI agent developers. Contribute on-site in San Francisco, thriving in a fast-paced startup environment. Frequent product releases, gathering user feedback, and rapid iterations to enhance the reliability and safety of AI systems. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 1+ years of experience in AI Software Engineering with active coding contributions. Proven experience in developing AI agents and LLM-based systems (e.g., published research or work in a prominent AI team). Experience in founding or early-stage startups, showcasing ownership of complete product development. Strong grasp of AI evaluation methodologies and deployment reliability standards. Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts in business contexts. Demonstrated high agency, ownership, and execution speed (e.g., promotions at previous roles). Willing and able to work full-time on-site in San Francisco (5 days a week).

Created: 2026-03-04