Maki People
Science
AIScientist(Internship)
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Entry candidates.
“AI Scientist (Internship) at Maki People. Skills: AI, psychometrics, LLMs, NLP, predictive analytics. Helping ensure Maki's automated scoring systems are scientifically sound and fair. Model evaluation — testing how accurately and reliably our LLMs score assessments across languages and skills”
What You'll Achieve.
driving exceptional outcomes for our clients; predict performance and potential with precision; optimize their workforce strategies
Industry & Context.
rigour
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Studying towards or recently completed an MSc or PhD in Data Science, Psychometrics, Computational Linguistics, or Psychology, hands-on experience with LLMs — prompt engineering, evaluation, benchmarking, and understanding model behaviour, Familiarity with NLP techniques used in automated scoring and assessment, Comfortable with Python or R
Nice to Have
Some exposure to psychometric methods (IRT, CFA) is a plus
What You'll Do.
Helping ensure Maki's automated scoring systems are scientifically sound and fair
Model evaluation — testing how accurately and reliably our LLMs score assessments across languages and skills
Human-AI comparison — designing studies that compare AI scoring against expert human judgment
Bias & fairness — detecting and analysing potential biases across demographic groups and helping build fairer models
Predictive analytics — working with assessment data to understand what predicts job performance and retention
Model monitoring — investigating anomalies and tracking model performance over time
Research — translating findings into insights for non-technical stakeholders and contributing to publications
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working closely with our COO, Paul-Louis Caylar; Collaborating with regulatory bodies and industry leaders; Equipping internal teams and clients with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and apply psychological and AI-driven insights effectively; Collaborating with internal teams
Communication Scope
communicate technical findings clearly; translating findings into insights for non-technical stakeholders; sharing insights through publications, presentations, and client reports
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE SCIENCE TEAM At the heart of Maki People, the Science team is shaping the future of hiring through innovation, rigour, and collaboration. Led by our Head of Science, Aiden Loe, and working closely with our COO, Paul-Louis Caylar, this team drives the development of high-quality content that sets our platform apart. We don’t just create and validate assessments—we innovate. Our work spans: - Expanding a cutting-edge library of tests and tools. - Designing bespoke activities and experiences for clients. - Evaluating and refining AI-driven scoring algorithms and large language models (LLMs) to ensure fairness, accuracy, and transparency. - Leveraging psychometric expertise to build reliable, valid, and impactful assessments. - Developing tools that analyze candidate and job data to predict performance and potential with precision. - Supporting clients in using assessment data to optimize their workforce strategies, from talent acquisition to development and retention. - Leading original studies to explore emerging psychological and technological trends and sharing insights through publications, presentations, and client reports. - Collaborating with regulatory bodies and industry leaders to establish new standards in ethical AI use and hiring practices. - Equipping internal teams and clients with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and apply psychological and AI-driven insights effectively. As Maki continues to grow, the Science team is central to understanding user experiences, refining assessments, and driving broader adoption—all while upholding the highest scientific standards. Your impact as a AI Scientist Intern will go beyond day-to-day responsibilities— you’ll be a key partner in shaping the future of recruitment while driving exceptional outcomes for our clients. ABOUT THE ROLE You'll work at the intersection of AI and psychometrics, helping ensure Maki's automated scoring systems are scientifically sound and fair. As an early member of the
Applying for this AI Scientist (Internship) role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Ashby
- Ashby is a fast modern ATS — most applications take under 3 minutes.
- The resume parser is strong; verify parsed experience dates and job titles.
- Custom screening questions are often scored algorithmically — answer completely.
- Location field affects geo-based screening; use your actual metro area.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Maki People?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.