Python - Senior Developers - AI Training - Edinburgh, UK
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£54,700
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This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2134 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £54,700, and Prolific is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2133 (IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, AI training and evaluation could fit AI scientist/data scientist work). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2134 Programmers and software development professionals Most likely code | £38,300 | £43,700 | £49,200 | £54,700 |
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers Also possible | £38,400 | £43,900 | £49,400 | £54,900 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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're looking for Senior Python Developers to join our Expert Network to help train and evaluate cutting-edge AI models. If you have a background in Software Engineering, we'll send you a quick 10- to 15-minute test to assess your skills. If successful, you'll be invited to join Prolific as a participant, where you'll get paid to help AI understand and summarize complex scientific data.
Researchers looking for your skills tend to pay up to $50/hr, depending on skills and experience level. You must be prepared to complete paid tasks that require one hour of uninterrupted work, though many are shorter.
What you'll bring
- Educational Background: a BSc or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or closely related technical field
- Professional Experience: real world experience as a Senior Software Engineer/ Developer specializing in Python
- Coding Proficiency: ability to solve LeetCode Medium to Hard-level problems in Python independently.
- Deep Domain Knowledge: expert understanding of the GIL (Global Interpreter Lock), decorators, generators, memory management, and asynchronous patterns (asyncio, async/await).
- Code Quality: a high standard for clean code, including modularity, readability, and adherence to modern Pythonic standards (PEP 8, PEP 20).
- Attention to Detail: ability to spot subtle logical flaws, memory leaks, or security vulnerabilities in model-generated code.
- Evaluate Code Accuracy: review AI-generated Python code for functional correctness and adherence to best practices.
- Validate Logic & Reasoning: audit the step-by-step explanations provided by AI for complex algorithmic solutions to ensure they are logically sound.
- Conduct Execution Testing: execute model-generated scripts in appropriate environments to verify performance and output.
- Annotate Model Performance: identify areas where a model provides inefficient solutions, deprecated syntax, or hallucinated library methods.
- Refine Technical Logic: provide structured feedback on how models reason through backend architecture, data pipelines, or API design discussions.
- Core Language: expert mastery of Python 3.x, including type hints and modern language features.
- Frameworks: extensive experience with Django, FastAPI, or Flask.
- Testing & Tools: proficiency with pytest, unittest, coverage.py, and tox.
- Backend & API: strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and server-side logic in a Python environment (e.g., with FastAPI or Django REST Framework).
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.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Programmers and software development professionals (SOC 2134) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~399k in sample- Middle half £42,536–76,752
- Median £56,784
- Going rate £54,700
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,300–49,200
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Prolific holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2134 going rate of £54,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.