AI Research Engineer

3 days ago
Full-time
Senior
Software Development
Prolific

Prolific

Prolific is a platform that enables researchers to quickly find trustworthy research participants. With a pool of over 120,000 active and verified participants, Prolific ensures high-quality responses through continuous monitoring and engagement. The p...

Professional Services
51-250
Founded 1997
$0M raised

Description

  • 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 grounded in human data.
  • Design and conduct rigorous experiments to study AI models and systems using sound methodological approaches.
  • Develop scalable frameworks for systematic evaluation of model behaviors and capabilities.
  • Create tools and frameworks that translate research insights into practical applications.
  • Build infrastructure to support large-scale research experiments when needed.
  • Apply model fine-tuning, optimization, distillation, and related 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 and contribute to papers and open-source work.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of engineering experience with a 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 the ability to define and pursue research directions independently.
  • Excellent understanding of current challenges in AI safety, reliability, and alignment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to explain complex research concepts clearly.
  • Passion for staying current with the rapidly evolving AI research landscape.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Benefits package.
  • Remote working.
  • Mission-driven culture.
  • Access to a unique human data platform.
  • Opportunities for groundbreaking research.

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