Senior Software Engineer II
prolific · Remote
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Job description
Senior Software Engineer II
Team: 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.
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The role
As a Senior Software Engineer II, you will play a pivotal role in driving technical excellence across one of our product development teams. You will lead the technical direction of projects, ensuring the delivery of scalable, secure, and high-quality solutions, while providing guidance, mentorship, and support to engineers across the team. The role may also include line management responsibilities for less experienced team members.
What you’ll bring to the role
Lead Technical Projects : Oversee the design and implementation of key projects, delivering innovative solutions that align with business goals and customer needs.
Collaborate with Stakeholders : Work closely with Product Managers and other stakeholders to define project scope, timelines, and resources, providing expert technical guidance.
Drive Engineering Excellence : Create high-quality, efficient code, uphold coding standards through code reviews and contribute to strategic initiatives and standards through the Technical Authority Group.
Mentor and Develop Team Members : Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, mentoring others and assisting in hiring and onboarding new talent.
Influence Technical Direction : Play a key role in strategic technical decisions, promoting the adoption of new technologies and processes to enhance product functionality and performance.
Own Deliverables : Take responsibility for products and features developed by the team, ensuring successful deployment and ongoing support.
What you'll bring to this role
Extensive Technical Leadership Experience : Proven experience in technical leadership or senior software development roles with strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
Technical Experience: Extensive experience with Python and cloud based environments
Product Focus: A product engineering mindset and focus on business impacts of technical efforts
Excellent Communication Skills : Ability to lead diverse teams and collaborate effectively with various stakeholders.
Agile Methodologies Familiarity : Knowledge of agile practices and project management techniques.
Key Technologies.
We ask for expertise in some, and the willingness to learn where required
Cloud Platforms : AWS and GCP
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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