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Head of Engineering/Technical Lead - Paid… at Prolific… · Remote
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Job Description
Software Developer Leaders and Decision-Makers for Workflow Management Tools
About Prolific
Prolific is not just another player in the AI space – we are building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world.
Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.
The role
We are inviting experienced professionals in Software Developer leadership roles to participate in upcoming research projects focused on workflow management tools and development processes. We are particularly interested in individuals who are involved in evaluating, selecting, purchasing, or making decisions about workflow management tools within their organizations.
If you have the necessary experience, we'll send you a quick 10- to 15-minute test to assess your skills and suitability for our research tasks. If successful, you'll be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you'll get paid to share your expertise with researchers and organisations who need real-world People Ops insight.
Researchers looking for your skills tend to pay up to $200 per hour. You must be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.
This opportunity is open to professionals who:
- Hold a Manager-level position or above
- Work in Software Engineering, Software Development, Product Management, or UX/Product Design
- Currently use, or are actively considering using, workflow management tools
- Participate in decision-making regarding development, product, or workflow management tools within an organization
Please note: This is a "bench" model. By verifying your credentials, you gain eligibility for research opportunities as they become available. Access is based on project demand and professional profile matching.
What you’ll bring
- Manager-level experience or higher in software engineering, product management, or product design functions
- Experience evaluating, selecting, implementing, or managing workflow management tools
- Familiarity with software development, product development, or design workflows
- Involvement in purchasing decisions, tool selection, budgeting, or strategic recommendations related to development and collaboration tools
What you’ll be doing in the role
- Complete a paid screener to help us assess your background and suitability for specific research tasks
- Participate in AI-moderated interviews/written tasks
- Complete qualitative surveys and feedback activities
- Share insights about workflow management practices, tool selection, and organizational needs
Key Technologies
- Direct experience with tools such as Jira, Linear, Azure DevOps, GitHub Projects, GitLab Issues/Boards, Shortcut, Asana, ClickUp, or http://monday.com is required.
Why Prolific is a great platform to join as a Participant
Joining our platform as a Prolific participant will give you the chance to influence the AI models of the future using professional legal expertise. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes, and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home.
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 behavioural 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 behaviours 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 breadth and the best of humanity.
When you’re ready to start, simply click on the link below:
Or copy and paste this link: https://app.prolific.com/register/participant/waitlist/?campaign_code=C4X667WC
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