[Remote] AI Research Engineer

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.ResponsibilitiesLead independent research projects in AI evaluation methodologies, alignment techniques, and synthetic data generationDesign and implement novel evaluation frameworks for LLMs and agent systems that are grounded in human dataContribute to the academic AI community through publications and open-source contributionsStay at the forefront of AI research and pioneer innovative approaches to tackle pressing open challenges in the fieldDesign and conduct rigorous experiments to study AI models and systems with sound methodological approachesDevelop scalable frameworks for systematic evaluation of model behaviours and capabilitiesCreate tools and frameworks that transform research insights into practical applicationsBuild infrastructure to support large-scale research experiments when neededApply knowledge of model fine-tuning, optimization techniques, distillation, and other ML engineering practices to support research goalsWork closely with ML engineers, data scientists, and product teams to translate research insights into practical applicationsMentor team members on advanced AI concepts and emerging research directionsCommunicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholdersSkills5+ years of engineering experience with significant AI/ML focusDemonstrated research experience through publications, open-source contributions, or impactful projectsStrong engineering fundamentals and experience implementing AI systems in production environmentsDeep knowledge of LLM evaluation methodologies, alignment techniques, and model optimization approachesExperience with model fine-tuning, adapters, quantization, and distillation frameworksSelf-motivation and ability to define and pursue research directions independentlyExcellent understanding of current challenges in AI safety, reliability, and alignmentStrong communication skills and ability to explain complex research concepts clearlyPassion for staying current with the rapidly evolving AI research landscapeBenefitsCompetitive salaryBenefitsRemote workingCompany OverviewBuilding 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 SponsorshipProlific 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.