The Emerging Role of Prompt Engineers in AI
The rise of generative AI tools like ChatGPT has created a demand for “prompt engineers.” These professionals write questions and prose for AI chatbots to test and improve their answers. With salaries as high as $335,000, this role doesn’t always require a tech degree.
Anthropic’s Prompt Engineer and Librarian Position
AI safety and research company Anthropic is offering a position for a “prompt engineer and librarian” with a salary range between $175,000 and $335,000. The role involves building a library of high-quality prompts and creating tutorials to teach prompt engineering to customers. Applicants with basic programming skills and familiarity with large language models are encouraged to apply, even without meeting all qualifications.
The High Leverage Skill of Prompt Engineering
OpenAI’s CEO, Sam Altman, has highlighted the importance of prompt engineering, calling it an “amazingly high-leverage skill.” Anna Bernstein, a prompt engineer at Copy.ai, shared how her role combines her literary background with analytical thinking, enjoying the “mad scientist” aspect of creating prompts.
PromptBase: A Marketplace for Prompt Engineers
As the market for prompt engineers expands, platforms like PromptBase have emerged, allowing people to hire prompt engineers or sell their prompts. Despite these opportunities, most high-paying roles still require experience and education in tech-focused areas.
Future of Prompt Engineering: Uncertain but Evolving
Some experts, like Wharton School professor Ethan Mollick, question the long-term potential of prompt engineering as a major job market. However, the field is evolving quickly, and Adrian Weller, a director of research in machine learning at the University of Cambridge, advises not to dwell too much on the current state of prompt engineering.
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-prompt-engineer-jobs-pay-salary-requirements-no-tech-background-2023-3
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