About the role
About Us // About Hg Catalyst
Hg Catalyst is the AI product incubator for Hg, one of Europe's leading software investors with $100B+ under management. We're not consultants or advisors - we're builders.
We operate as a serial AI product factory embedded directly into Hg's portfolio companies, conceiving, building, and shipping AI products that generate real revenue and serve millions of users. Our unique model: launching transformative products for B2B SaaS or services companies in 9-18 month sprints, with each product built into an established business with existing customers, infrastructure, and go-to-market capabilities.
We eliminate typical startup risks while maintaining the pace and ownership of a founding team. When you join Hg Catalyst, you become a serial AI product entrepreneur with the support of one of the world's premier software investors.
The Role: AI Product Engineer
We're seeking exceptional AI Product Engineers who can operate at the intersection of cutting-edge AI technology and real-world business impact. This isn't about building demos or proofs-of-concept. You will own end-to-end development of production AI systems serving actual customers at scale from day one.
Who You Are
Technical Excellence
- Strong engineering fundamentals with 5+ years building AI production systems
- Comfortable with infrastructure (K8s, cloud platforms), backend (Python, FASTapi) and front-end (React, TypeScript)
- Hands-on experience with modern AI/ML frameworks and deployment patterns, including GenAI
- Track record of shipping products that scale to thousands of users
Execution Velocity
- Demonstrated ability to ship fast without sacrificing quality
- Experience in high-growth startups or equally fast-paced environments