Data Science & Applied AI

Summary

Join Prolific, a company revolutionizing AI development through human data infrastructure, as the Head of Data Science & Applied AI. You will lead a team building and directing the data science and AI/ML engineering function, powering the world's leading platform for human feedback collection. This role involves strategic leadership, technical direction, and cross-functional impact, shaping how the industry incorporates human intelligence into the next generation of AI systems. You will have access to a unique human data asset, enabling you to make a significant impact on the field.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with behavioral data, human feedback systems, or AI evaluation methodologies preferred – with interest in exploring innovative applications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits
• Remote working