AI Scientist (LATAM)

The role

You will build the machine learning models and AI agents that power TRM's intelligence products. Your work includes training foundation models on blockchain data and building autonomous agents that generate intelligence. The role sits on the new AI Research team.

What you will do

• Train ML models on blockchain data, including foundation models, and take them from research to production.
• Build AI agents and fine-tune LLMs where it helps.
• Find new ways to generate net new intelligence using patterns across Network, On-chain and Protocol layers.
• Ship production-quality code for ML models, agents and data pipelines, with rigorous evaluation and scalable architecture.
• Take on ambitious, high-impact bets and drive measurable outcomes in illicit funds traced, seized or prevented.
• Deliver last-minute, high-stakes projects for key customers, turning around attribution insights in days.
• Build complex algorithms with tight timeframes and iterate based on customer feedback.
• Juggle multiple priorities across categories and stakeholders while maintaining quality and speed.

Required qualifications

• Quantitative background in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics or Physics.
• Strong machine learning foundations built over years of applied ML and/or research.
• Strong problem-solving mindset that thrives in ambiguity.
• 5+ years of hands-on machine learning experience.
• Strong Python and SQL, plus AI-assisted coding tools (Cursor, Claude Code).
• Experience with distributed data systems (Spark, BigQuery, Airflow).
• Experience shipping production ML code.
• Strong async communication (Loom, Slack, Notion).
• Strong technical communication in English.
• Ability to own work independently in a remote environment.
• AI fluency, evaluated during the interview process.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree or equivalent research experience.
• Experience with LLMs, AI agents or fine-tuning.
• Domain curiosity or prior work in blockchain, crypto, fraud, money laundering or financial crime.

Before you apply

• Interview process includes a recruiter intro, hiring manager interview, first round interviews, a final round hands-on case study, references and an offer.
• Use of AI tools such as notetakers or interview assistants during TRM interviews is not permitted without prior approval.
• Applicants will be evaluated on applied AI fluency during the interview process.

About the company

TRM Labs provides AI-powered intelligence solutions that help public and private sector agencies investigate and disrupt crime. It is a Series C company with $220M in total funding, headquartered in San Francisco and operating as a distributed-first company.