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AI Agent Engineer - US Remote

TRM LabsUnited StatesR&D
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Salary
$200K - $275K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
24 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

TRM Labs is seeking an AI Agent Engineer to join the R&D department on a full-time, remote basis within the United States. This role suits a strong backend or systems engineer passionate about architecting next-generation AI applications and agentic systems to help investigate and disrupt crime.

Key Responsibilities

Architect and implement robust agentic frameworks supporting tool use, context retrieval, memory, and planning.
Build intelligent, modular agents that automate investigative tasks and augment analyst decision-making.
Extend and scale LLM infrastructure, including prompt engineering, RAG, and evaluation loops.
Design safe, observable, and auditable agent behaviors ensuring reliability in high-sensitivity environments.
Evaluate performance across metrics like reasoning, latency, success rate, and hallucination, iterating based on feedback and telemetry.
Contribute to a culture of high ownership, rapid experimentation, and ethical AI deployment.

Requirements

Strong engineering background with deep experience in backend or systems work, with Python preferred.
Hands-on experience building with LLMs, agents, and tooling frameworks such as LangChain, semantic caches, and vector databases.
Comfort working with agentic pipelines and optimizing information flow into AI systems.
Thoughtful approach to system design, prioritizing safety, scalability, and explainability.
High product empathy with a care for how agents impact real users and analysts.
Bias toward experimentation, iteration, and shipping fast.

Nice to Have

Previous experience with knowledge graphs, task orchestration, or AI safety.

Skills and Tools

Python
LLMs
LangChain
RAG
Vector Databases
Semantic Caches

Salary and Benefits

Estimated US base salary range: $200,000 to $275,000 per year.
Eligible to participate in TRM’s equity plan.
Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About the Company

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime. Leading agencies and businesses worldwide rely on TRM platforms to trace illicit activity, build cases, and construct operating pictures of threat networks. Backed by investors like Goldman Sachs, Bessemer, Y Combinator, and Thoma Bravo, TRM operates as a distributed-first company headquartered in San Francisco with a mission to build a safer world.

How to Apply

Review the job description carefully and apply directly on the official TRM Labs careers page to ensure your application is evaluated by the Talent team.

Skills and tech stack

PythonLLMLangChainRAG

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the AI Agent Engineer position?

The estimated US base salary range for this role is between $200,000 and $275,000 per year, with potential eligibility for TRM’s equity plan.

Is this a remote position?

Yes, this role is fully remote within the United States.

What technical skills are required for this role?

Candidates need a strong backend or systems engineering background with a preference for Python, alongside hands-on experience with LLMs, agents, LangChain, vector databases, and RAG.

What does the interview process look like?

The process typically includes a recruiter introduction, a hiring manager interview, a first-round focused on critical skills, a final round featuring 3 to 5 interviews covering problem-solving and craft, followed by references and an offer.

How should I submit my application?

You should apply directly through the official TRM Labs careers page to ensure your application reaches the appropriate hiring team.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official TRM Labs careers page.

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