Prolific

Company Name: Prolific
Job Title: Senior Software Engineer
Job Description: We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join our team and take a pivotal role in the development and guidance of our product. As a ‘t-shaped’ engineer, you will bring a broad practical knowledge across various areas of software development, complementing and supporting our growing team whilst likely having a deeper specialism in front or backend. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your existing skills, experience, and knowledge to significantly influence the trajectory of our product as we aim to revolutionize research.

What you'll be doing
As a member of a cross-functional, stream aligned team you will work collaboratively with the teams’ engineering manager, product manager, designer, and up to 4 other engineers
Using agile software development practices and a product mindset, you will work as a team to plan, build and support software that our customers love.
Collaborating with teams outside of product engineering, working closely with customers and understanding their needs.
Writing code - our stack is currently Vue.js, Typescript (FE), Python (BE) and NoSQL databases
Be happy working in all the major cloud providers: AWS, GCP&Azure.
With a You Build It, You Run It mindset, you will have intimate knowledge of our products from code commit through to production operation
Supporting production systems with shift right testing and tools such as Datadog
Strive for stable systems observability.
You will champion our principles, fuel a growth mindset by getting involved in communities and help improve our engineering culture
Pushing the boundaries, questioning the status quo, ensuring what we are doing and what we are building has high value and impact for our users

What you’ll bring
Deep understanding of modern web applications
Experience building Typescript/Javascript applications and using NoSQL databases
Experience using Python, or similar language
Knowledge of Event-Driven Architecture
Experience using AWS (Serverless)
Understand the importance of driving quality into code through test automation
Have supported applications in production, with demonstrable experience of good observability practices within a full stack environment. (e.g. Rum, Tracing)
Have worked in a collaborative environment with strong engineering practices
Care about the product life cycle and are customer value focused
Understand the value of continuous, iterative improvement using data to drive decisions and a culture of feedback
Passionate about software development with an appetite for learning and self-improvement

Interview Process
Talent Screen
Hiring Manager Call
Technical Interview
Principles Interview

United Kingdom

Remote

26-02-2025

Company Name: Prolific
Job Title: Technical Lead
Job Description: You
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

The Role
Collaborate with the Product Managers and other stakeholders to define scope, timelines and required resources.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to the Product Manager, providing guidance on technical solutions, feasibility, estimates and technical improvements.
Distil complex problems into technical solutions that can be delivered incrementally without introducing complexity and technical debt.
Write efficient, observable, high quality code that meets business requirements.
Expert and in-depth knowledge and veteran experience of the key technologies used.
Lead the design and implementation of technical projects using established patterns, ensuring alignment with both company objectives and customer requirements.
Resolve complex technical issues, provide expert consultation, and make informed technical decisions.
Manage code reviews, maintain high coding standards, and ensure appropriate software design patterns are followed.
Obsess over the quality of software going into production to establish and maintain high standards of operational excellence.
Lead the effort to continually improve how software is built within the team.
Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment.
Play 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.
Foster a DevOps culture that includes continuous integration and automation.
Collaborate with the Engineering Manager and other Technical Leads to develop and uphold good engineering standards and best practices.
Take ownership and support of products or functionality developed by the team and deployed to production.
Stay 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.
Assist in hiring, onboarding, and training new team members.
The role may include line management of less experienced team members.

What you’ll bring
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 ecommerce, 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.

What We Expect from You
We’re proud of the culture we’ve built at Prolific, and as a Prolifico, we expect you to contribute positively to our workplace culture by embracing our core principles:
Celebrate our wins - for our customers, partners, prolificos and Prolific.
Break down silos to partner across teams, fostering a unified effort toward company objectives.
Strive for excellence in all that you do, setting and working towards ambitious goals.
Continuously seek opportunities for improvement and innovation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
Act with integrity, prioritizing customer satisfaction and trust above all else.
Actively seek and act on customer feedback to deliver solutions that exceed their expectations.
Manage your time efficiently, focusing on tasks that drive impact and support our mission.
Take ownership of your responsibilities, and be accountable for your progress and the quality of your work.
Approach challenges with a growth mindset, viewing them as opportunities for learning and innovation.
Encourage and participate in experimentation, embracing failure as a valuable learning experience.
Be adaptable and open to new ideas, welcoming the dynamic nature of our industry.
Embrace the agility of our scale-up environment, leveraging new technologies and strategies to stay ahead.

United Kingdom

Remote

26-02-2025

Company Name: Prolific
Job Title: Software Engineer
Job Description: 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

We're looking for Software Engineers with a 'product builder' mind-set to join our team and take a pivotal role in the development and guidance of our product. As a 't-shaped' engineer, you will bring a broad practical knowledge across various areas of software development, complementing and supporting our growing team whilst likely having a deeper specialism in front or backend. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your existing skills, experience, and knowledge to significantly influence the trajectory of our product as we aim to revolutionize research.

What you'll bring to the role

Deep understanding of modern web applications
Experience building Typescript/Javascript applications and using NoSQL databases
Experience using Python, or similar language
Knowledge of Event-Driven Architecture
Experience using AWS (Serverless) and/or GCP
Understand the importance of driving quality into code through test automation
Have supported applications in production, with demonstrable experience of good observability practices within a full stack environment. (e.g. Rum, Tracing)
Have worked in a collaborative environment with strong engineering practices and know what good engineering looks like
Care about the product life cycle and are customer value focused
Understand the value of continuous, iterative improvement using data to drive decisions and a culture of feedback
Passionate about software development with an appetite for learning and self-improvement

What you'll be doing in the role

As a member of a cross-functional, stream-aligned team, you will work collaboratively with the teams' engineering manager, product manager, designer, and up to 4-5 other engineers, including a tech lead
Using agile software development practices and a product mindset, you will work as a team to plan, build and support software that our customers love
You will be highly self-motivated, energetic and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a bias for action
Collaborating with teams outside of product engineering, working closely with customers and understanding their needs
Be happy working in all the major cloud providers: AWS, GCP & Azure
With a You Build It, You Run It mindset, you will have intimate knowledge of our products from code commit through to production operation
Supporting production systems with monitoring tools such as Datadog
Strive for stable systems observability
You will champion our principles, fuel a growth mindset by getting involved in communities and help improve our engineering culture
Pushing the boundaries, questioning the status quo, ensuring what we are doing and what we are building has high value and impact for our users

Key Technologies

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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London, United Kingdom

Remote

18-03-2025

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