Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Prolific is reshaping the landscape of AI development by focusing on the quality and diversity of human-generated data. They are seeking a Research Engineer to conduct innovative research in AI evaluation methodologies, alignment techniques, and synthetic data generation, bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical applications.
Responsibilities
- Lead independent research projects in AI evaluation methodologies, alignment techniques, and synthetic data generation
- Design and implement novel evaluation frameworks for LLMs and agent systems that are grounded in human data
- Contribute to the academic AI community through publications and open-source contributions
- Stay at the forefront of AI research and pioneer innovative approaches to tackle pressing open challenges in the field
- Design and conduct rigorous experiments to study AI models and systems with sound methodological approaches
- Develop scalable frameworks for systematic evaluation of model behaviours and capabilities
- Create tools and frameworks that transform research insights into practical applications
- Build infrastructure to support large-scale research experiments when needed
- Apply knowledge of model fine-tuning, optimization techniques, distillation, and other ML engineering practices to support research goals
- Work closely with ML engineers, data scientists, and product teams to translate research insights into practical applications
- Mentor team members on advanced AI concepts and emerging research directions
- Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Skills
- 5+ years of engineering experience with significant AI/ML focus
- Demonstrated research experience through publications, open-source contributions, or impactful projects
- Strong engineering fundamentals and experience implementing AI systems in production environments
- Deep knowledge of LLM evaluation methodologies, alignment techniques, and model optimization approaches
- Experience with model fine-tuning, adapters, quantization, and distillation frameworks
- Self-motivation and ability to define and pursue research directions independently
- Excellent understanding of current challenges in AI safety, reliability, and alignment
- Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex research concepts clearly
- Passion for staying current with the rapidly evolving AI research landscape
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits
- Remote working
Company Overview
Building the most advanced global infrastructure for People Science. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.prolific.com/.Company H1B Sponsorship
Prolific has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 12 in 2025, 7 in 2024, 16 in 2023, 39 in 2022, 16 in 2021, 8 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.