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AI Community Lead

Team: Marketing

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

We are looking for an AI Community Lead to join our new team and hub in San Francisco. This strategic leadership position will connect Prolific with the AI Researcher and Developer community, particularly focused on engaging with AI model developers at a technical level. You'll leverage your strong AI/ML expertise to build credibility, foster relationships, and establish Prolific as a respected authority in the AI infrastructure landscape.

What you'll bring

  • Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in AI research and ML development
  • Proven track record of engaging with technical AI communities
  • Experience building and growing technical communities at both individual and group levels
  • Ability to contribute original technical insights and thought leadership that resonates with AI researchers and engineers
  • Technical credibility to engage effectively in advanced discussions with AI experts and researchers
  • Strong analytical approach with the ability to define and measure community impact
  • Excellent technical communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts with precision
  • Strategic thinking that connects community building to tangible business outcomes
  • Demonstrated ability to translate technical community needs into product insights
  • Experience creating technical content that establishes authority in AI/ML circles
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to drive initiatives independently in a fast-paced environment

Even better if you have

  • Published research or contributions to AI/ML projects
  • Experience leading developer relations programs
  • Track record of organizing high-value technical in-person events or initiatives
  • Established voice in the AI research community through speaking engagements or publications
  • Experience building technical proof-of-concepts that demonstrate practical applications
  • Background specifically in human data and feedback loops for AI systems

What you'll be doing

  • Develop and execute a strategic plan for establishing Prolific's technical credibility in the AI ecosystem
  • Engage with AI researchers and developers through meaningful technical discussions and collaborations
  • Represent Prolific at technical conferences, research forums, and industry events
  • Drive technical education initiatives grounded in advanced AI/ML concepts
  • Establish direct feedback channels between the technical AI community and our product teams
  • Create original technical content showcasing deep expertise and thought leadership
  • Measure and report on community initiatives with clear impact metrics
  • Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Research Science teams to advocate for technical community needs
  • Identify strategic partnerships and collaborations within the AI research community
  • Develop resources that address sophisticated technical use cases for our platform

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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By submitting your application, you agree that Prolific may collect your personal data for recruiting and global organisation planning. Prolific's Candidate Privacy Notice explains what personal information Prolific may process, where Prolific may process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over Prolific use of your personal information.

Company benefits

Bank holiday swaps
Enhanced maternity leave – 13 weeks full paid, 26 weeks 50% pay
Enhanced paternity leave – 4 weeks full paid
Enhanced sick pay
L&D budget – £1000 per year
Dog friendly co-working space
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Pregnancy loss leave
Health insurance – Bupa & Medicash Health Plan (Opt in)
Life insurance
Lunch and learns
Employee discounts
Employee assistance programme
Optional unpaid leave
Salary sacrifice
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Home office set up
On-site gym
Equity packages
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
Referral bonus
£1000 yearly budget for education, growth, and training.
Taxable Stipend of £150 a month per person, £1800 a year (before tax).

We asked employees of Prolific what it's like to work there, and this is what they told us.

Location flexibility
96%
Employees are very happy with their working location freedom
Hours flexibility
83%
Employees are very happy with the flexibility in the hours they work
Benefits
86%
Employees are very happy with the benefits their company offers
Work-life balance
78%
Employees feel that they can switch off quite easily from work
Role modelling
86%
Employees feel that flexible working is part of the culture
Autonomy
81%
Employees feel they have complete autonomy over getting their work done

Additional employee ratings
(these do not contribute to the FlexScore®)

Diversity
82%
Employees feel that the diversity, and the efforts to improve and maintain it, are great
Inclusion
81%
Employees feel like the company culture is brilliantly inclusive and equitable
Culture
81%
Employees feel like it is a really great environment to work in
Mission
87%
Employees feel very excited about and aligned with the company mission
Salary
76%
Employees feel that their salary is good and matches the value they bring

Working at Prolific

Company employees

168

Gender diversity (male:female:non-binary)

32:38:30

Funding levels

$32,000,000

Currently Hiring Countries

United Kingdom

United States

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Awards & Achievements

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Flexa awards 2025
Most flexible companies

Most flexible companies

Flexa100 2024
1st – DeepTech, Data & AI

1st – DeepTech, Data & AI

Industry awards 2023
3rd

3rd

Flexa100 2023
1st – Research & Data

1st – Research & Data

Industry awards 2022