AI Software Engineer - NLP Specialist

Placements24; Hurlingham; Hybrid; ARS 50,412,000 - 82,493,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an AI Software Engineer with NLP specialization to design, implement, and deploy cutting-edge language models and applications that enhance user interaction and automate text-based tasks.

You will collaborate with product managers and engineers, stay updated on NLP research, and apply state-of-the-art techniques using Python, TensorFlow or PyTorch to build robust NLP solutions in a dynamic financial/tech environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on NLP.
• Proficiency in Python and NLP libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy, Transformers, Gensim).
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) for NLP tasks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain NLP models and algorithms for tasks such as text classification, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and machine translation.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for processing and annotating large volumes of text data.
• Integrate NLP solutions into existing software products and platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define NLP feature requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

Skills

Python

NLP libraries

Deep learning

Text analysis

Linguistics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Linguistics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

spaCy

NLTK

Transformers

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented AI Software Engineer with a specialization in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their innovative team in Sandton . This role involves developing, implementing, and deploying cutting-edge NLP models and applications that enhance user interaction, extract insights from text, and automate complex language-based tasks. You will work in a collaborative environment, contributing to the development of intelligent systems that process and understand human language. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in a leading financial hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain NLP models and algorithms for tasks such as text classification, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and machine translation.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for processing and annotating large volumes of text data.
• Integrate NLP solutions into existing software products and platforms.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to define NLP feature requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in NLP research and techniques, applying them to practical problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in software development with a focus on Natural Language Processing.
• Proficiency in Python and NLP libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy, Transformers, Gensim).
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) for NLP tasks.
• Solid understanding of linguistic principles and text analysis techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility in Sandton .
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development, including advanced NLP training and conferences.
• A stimulating work environment focused on cutting-edge AI and language technology.