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 commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiate products and models.

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 behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI potential and human insight. We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors 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.

Technical Lead

Engineering

Prolific

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 commoditized, it's the quality and diversity of human-generated data that truly differentiates products and models.

The Role

As Technical Lead, you will serve in a pivotal role within our engineering department, promoting technical excellence across one of our product development teams. This role is responsible for leading the technical direction of projects, ensuring the delivery of scalable, high-quality solutions, and providing guidance and mentorship to team members. The role may include line management of less experienced team members.

What you'll be doing in the role 

• Collaborating with the Product Managers and other stakeholders to define scope, timelines and required resources
• Serving as a trusted technical advisor to the Product Manager, providing guidance on technical solutions, feasibility, estimates and technical improvements
• Distilling complex problems into technical solutions that can be delivered incrementally without introducing complexity and technical debt
• Writing efficient, observable, high quality code that meets business requirements
• An expert and in-depth knowledge and veteran experience of the key technologies used
• Leading the design and implementation of technical projects using established patterns, ensuring alignment with both company objectives and customer requirements
• Resolving complex technical issues, provide expert consultation, and making informed technical decisions
• Managing code reviews, maintaining high coding standards, and ensuring appropriate software design patterns are followed
• Obsessing over the quality of software going into production to establish and maintaining high standards of operational excellence
• Leading the effort to continually improve how software is built within the team
• Mentoring and guide team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment
• Playing a key role in the technical design authority group (aka brain trust) to review, challenge and improve the technical solutions developed by other product development teams
• Fostering a DevOps culture that includes continuous integration and automation
• Collaborating with the Engineering Managers and other Technical Leads to develop and uphold good engineering standards and best practices
• Taking ownership and support of products or functionality developed by the team and deployed to production
• Staying updated on industry trends and technological advancements, pushing for the adoption of new technologies and processes that enhance product functionality and performance by clearly articulating the benefits to the business
• Assisting in hiring, onboarding, and training new team members
• The role may include line management of less experienced team members

What you’ll bring to this role

• Extensive experience in technical leadership or senior software development roles
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and strategic thinking capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of leading diverse teams and collaborating effectively with various stakeholders
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management practices
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, including experience building highly available and transactional distributed cloud-based applications or platforms such as e-commerce, marketplaces or SaaS
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent technical experience

Key Technologies.

We ask for expertise in some, and the willingness to learn where required

• Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud Platform and AWS
• Programming Languages: Python, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Frameworks: Vue.js, Django Rest Framework, Container-based and Serverless architectures
• Databases: MongoDB and DynamoDB
• DevOps and Monitoring: CircleCI, GitHub Actions, Kubernetes, Celery, EventBridge and DataDog

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 behavioral 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 behaviors 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.

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Python, Django, Django Rest Framework, Celery, Redis, MongoDB and Postgres, as well as Vue.js on the front-end. For infrastructure we use Kubernetes running on Google Cloud Platform.