Head of Data Science & Applied AI...

Prolific is not just another player in the AI space –
we are the architects of the human data infrastructure that's
reshaping the landscape of AI development. In a world where
foundational AI technologies are increasingly commoditised, it's
the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly
differentiates products and models. The Role Lead the technical
team that's revolutionising how AI learns from humans. At Prolific,
you'll build and direct the data science and AI/ML engineering
function that powers the world's leading platform for human
feedback collection – enabling AI developers to efficiently
incorporate human intelligence into their models. Your team will
solve challenges across the full ML/AI spectrum: creating
intelligent systems that optimize feedback quality, design
behavioural modeling at scale, and developing breakthrough methods
for effective human-AI interaction. This isn't just another
technical leadership role; you'll directly shape how the industry
incorporates human intelligence into the next generation of AI
systems, with immediate access to a unique human data asset that
positions you to make outsized impact. What You’ll Be Doing
Strategic Leadership - Develop and execute Prolific's data science
and applied AI strategy - Build and scale high-performing teams of
data scientists and AI/ML engineers, with a strong culture of
excellence, innovation, and impact - Partner directly with
executive leadership to identify breakthrough opportunities where
our human data advance AI capabilities - Create a technical vision
that positions Prolific as the leader in human-centered AI
development - Establish a technical culture that attracts and
retains exceptional talent in a competitive market Technical
Direction - Lead the development of sophisticated ML/AI systems
that enhance how human feedback is collected, validated, and
utilized - Spearhead the creation of robust measurement frameworks
and experimental designs to quantify our platform's capabilities
and support emerging AI evaluation needs - Establish technical
standards and best practices across data science and AI engineering

• Balance technical innovation with operational excellence and
  business impact Cross-Functional Impact - Translate technical
  capabilities into competitive advantages for the platform -
  Collaborate with platform engineering to create seamless
  integration paths for your team's innovations - Partner with
  research to rapidly operationalize promising approaches - Work with
  product teams to enhance platform capabilities through intelligent
  systems - Influence how the AI industry approaches human feedback
  through thought leadership What You’ll Bring - 6+ years of
  experience in data science, AI/ML engineer, or related fields –
  preferably in leadership roles - Proven track record of building
  and scaling high-performing teams - Experience applying both
  traditional machine learning and modern AI techniques to solve real
  business problems - Strategic vision for how human data can
  fundamentally improve AI systems - Experience working with
  behavioral data, human feedback systems, or AI evaluation
  methodologies preferred – with interest in exploring innovative
  applications - Ability to work quickly in a fast paced challenging
  environment and deliver high quality results to stakeholders -
  Experience collaborating effectively with platform engineering and
  research teams - Demonstrated ability to balance innovation with
  practical delivery of robust, scalable systems - Exceptional
  communication skills with ability to influence at all levels of the
  organization - Strategic mindset with hands-on technical
  capabilities and a practical approach to problem-solving Why
  Prolific is a great place to work We've built a unique platform
  that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of
  participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically
  sourced human behavioural data and feedback. This data is the
  cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI
  systems. We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't
  come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating
  diverse human perspectives and behaviours into AI development. By
  providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is
  positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI
  innovation – 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 and
  opportunities for groundbreaking research. Join us to enjoy a
  competitive salary, benefits, and remote working within our
  impactful, mission-driven culture. #J-18808-Ljbffr