3 hours ago
São Paulo, BrazilSenior
Responsibilities
- Train machine learning and foundation models on blockchain data and move them from research into production.
- Build autonomous AI agents and fine-tune large language models where useful for generating intelligence.
- Develop methods for discovering new intelligence across network, on-chain, and protocol data layers.
- Ship production-quality machine learning models, agents, and data pipelines with scalable architectures and rigorous evaluation.
- Pursue ambitious research and engineering initiatives that produce measurable customer outcomes.
- Deliver rapid MVPs, incorporate customer feedback, and manage multiple priorities across categories and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Quantitative background in computer science, statistics, engineering, mathematics, physics, or an equivalent field; an advanced degree or equivalent research experience is a plus.
- At least 5 years of hands-on machine learning experience across applied ML and/or research.
- Strong machine learning fundamentals in modeling, evaluation, and experimentation.
- Strong Python and SQL skills, plus experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as Cursor and Claude Code.
- Experience with distributed data systems including Spark, BigQuery, and Airflow, as well as production ML development.
- Strong English technical communication, asynchronous communication skills, and ability to work independently in a remote environment.
- Experience with LLMs, AI agents, or fine-tuning is preferred; blockchain, crypto, fraud, money laundering, or financial crime experience is a bonus.
Benefits
- Fully remote work at a globally distributed company, with most collaboration occurring between 7am and 12pm PST and at least four hours of PST overlap required.
- Opportunity to work on a new AI Research team at the intersection of AI, national security, blockchain intelligence, and financial crime.
- High-ownership environment focused on rapid experimentation, customer impact, and moving MVPs to production in one to two sprints.
Tech Stack
Categories
AI ResearchML Engineering
About TRM Labs
TRM Labs builds AI-powered blockchain intelligence and investigation software for government agencies and financial institutions to detect, trace, and disrupt crypto‑related crime. Its platform supports AML, sanctions, fraud, and threat‑intelligence use cases, combining data analytics with tools for case building and transaction monitoring. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, the privately held company serves customers worldwide across public‑ and private‑sector markets.