Prolific
Forward Deployed Researcher
Part remote, part office, you need to live within commuting distance of a named location.
Hybrid · Remote, US
Employer listed it 6 days ago · Added yesterday
First listed 6 days ago and still open.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Hybrid · Remote, US
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Mid
Category
Data
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Remote flexibility
Hybrid
This role is only partly remote, the employer expects time in the office around Remote, US, Prolific - Hybrid US, Prolific - Remote Mexico, so you need to live within commuting distance.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Remote, US, Prolific - Hybrid US, Prolific - Remote Mexico"
- Listing mentions "Hybrid"
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- Not suitable if you plan to move between countries
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About the role
Forward Deployed Researcher
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
Prolific AI Research (PAIR) is the AI research group at Prolific ( https://labs.prolific.com/ ). We're seeking a Forward Deployed Researcher to serve as Prolific's technical research partner to AI labs and enterprise customers. You'll work directly with customers on AI evaluation and data collection projects - advising on methodology, designing frameworks, and delivering research engagements end-to-end as part of our services team. You'll contribute to how organizations approach evaluation, alignment, and human data challenges while shaping Prolific's own capabilities. Your work will directly impact how we understand, evaluate, and improve AI systems through high-quality human data.
What You’ll Be Doing
Serve as Prolific's technical research partner on customer engagements with AI labs and enterprise AI teams
Advise and prototype bespoke solutions like evaluation methodology, rubric design, data collection approaches, quality frameworks, verifiers and validation frameworks, as well as RL environments
Own methodology for projects—from scoping through delivery—working alongside our services team
Build trusted relationships with customer research and engineering teams
Surface patterns from customer work that should become platform capabilities, partnering with Product and Engineering to shape roadmap priorities
Work with Services and Account teams to qualify opportunities and shape proposals
Share learnings across the Research Engineering function to strengthen our collective expertise
Contribute to Prolific's research publications and external collaborations as opportunities arise
Collaborate with product teams to translate research insights into practical applications
Mentor team members on advanced AI concepts and emerging research
Communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
What You’ll Bring
3+ years of experience in AI/ML research, research engineering, or applied ML
Strong knowledge of LLM evaluation methodologies, data collection design, and human feedback approaches
Experience designing AI-assisted or model-in-the-loop workflows—you think creatively about where AI can augment human judgment
Track record of executing research or applied AI/ML projects with clear outcomes
Can build quickly when needed—you're comfortable prototyping solutions and building your own tooling
Strong communicator across contexts—you can hold your own with AI lab researchers, translate methodology into actionable recommendations for customers, and bring internal teams along on what matters and why. Prior customer-facing or consulting experience is a plus but not required.
Requirements
- ·3+ years of experience in AI/ML research, research engineering, or applied ML
- ·Strong knowledge of LLM evaluation methodologies, data collection design, and human feedback approaches
- ·Experience designing AI-assisted or model-in-the-loop workflows—you think creatively about where AI can augment human judgment
- ·Track record of executing research or applied AI/ML projects with clear outcomes
- ·Can build quickly when needed—you're comfortable prototyping solutions and building your own tooling
Benefits
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How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, hybrid, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Prolific, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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