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Prolific
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Prolific is not just another player in the AI space –we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that'sreshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world wherefoundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditised, it'sthe quality and diversity of human-generated data that trulydifferentiates products and models. The Role Lead the technicalteam that's revolutionising how AI learns from humans. At Prolific,you'll build and direct the data science and AI/ML engineeringfunction that powers the world's leading platform for humanfeedback collection – enabling AI developers to efficientlyincorporate human intelligence into their models. Your team willsolve challenges across the full ML/AI spectrum: creatingintelligent systems that optimize feedback quality, designbehavioural modeling at scale, and developing breakthrough methodsfor effective human-AI interaction. This isn't just anothertechnical leadership role; you'll directly shape how the industryincorporates human intelligence into the next generation of AIsystems, with immediate access to a unique human data asset thatpositions you to make outsized impact. What You’ll Be DoingStrategic Leadership - Develop and execute Prolific's data scienceand applied AI strategy - Build and scale high-performing teams ofdata scientists and AI/ML engineers, with a strong culture ofexcellence, innovation, and impact - Partner directly withexecutive leadership to identify breakthrough opportunities whereour human data advance AI capabilities - Create a technical visionthat positions Prolific as the leader in human-centered AIdevelopment - Establish a technical culture that attracts andretains exceptional talent in a competitive market TechnicalDirection - Lead the development of sophisticated ML/AI systemsthat enhance how human feedback is collected, validated, andutilized - Spearhead the creation of robust measurement frameworksand experimental designs to quantify our platform's capabilitiesand support emerging AI evaluation needs - Establish technicalstandards and best practices across data science and AI engineering- Balance technical innovation with operational excellence andbusiness impact Cross-Functional Impact - Translate technicalcapabilities into competitive advantages for the platform -Collaborate with platform engineering to create seamlessintegration paths for your team's innovations - Partner withresearch to rapidly operationalize promising approaches - Work withproduct teams to enhance platform capabilities through intelligentsystems - Influence how the AI industry approaches human feedbackthrough thought leadership What You’ll Bring - 6+ years ofexperience in data science, AI/ML engineer, or related fields –preferably in leadership roles - Proven track record of buildingand scaling high-performing teams - Experience applying bothtraditional machine learning and modern AI techniques to solve realbusiness problems - Strategic vision for how human data canfundamentally improve AI systems - Experience working withbehavioral data, human feedback systems, or AI evaluationmethodologies preferred – with interest in exploring innovativeapplications - Ability to work quickly in a fast paced challengingenvironment and deliver high quality results to stakeholders -Experience collaborating effectively with platform engineering andresearch teams - Demonstrated ability to balance innovation withpractical delivery of robust, scalable systems - Exceptionalcommunication skills with ability to influence at all levels of theorganization - Strategic mindset with hands-on technicalcapabilities and a practical approach to problem-solving WhyProlific is a great place to work We've built a unique platformthat connects researchers and companies with a global pool ofparticipants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethicallysourced human behavioural data and feedback. This data is thecornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AIsystems. We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won'tcome solely from scaling existing models, but from integratingdiverse human perspectives and behaviours into AI development. Byproviding this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific ispositioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AIinnovation – one that reflects the breath and the best of humanity.Working for us will place you at the forefront of AI innovation,providing access to our unique human data platform andopportunities for groundbreaking research. Join us to enjoy acompetitive salary, benefits, and remote working within ourimpactful, mission-driven culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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