Senior AI Engineer

Placements24; Lorenziberg; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Health coverage

Generous leave

Retirement fund

Professional development

On-site facilities

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join the team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA on-site. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable AI solutions, leading data pipelines and collaborating with researchers to optimize algorithms. Relocation support is available for top candidates.

You should have advanced degrees in a quantitative field and strong experience with Python, ML frameworks, and cloud AI services. MLOps and data engineering expertise are highly valued for this role.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Significant experience in AI/ML development and deployment.
• Strong programming skills in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI services.
• Experience with MLOps practices and data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy scalable AI and machine learning models and systems.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines for training and inference.
• Collaborate with data scientists and researchers to implement and optimize algorithms.
• Optimize AI models for performance, efficiency, and scalability in production environments.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.
• Document technical designs and implementation details.

Skills

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

MLOps

Data pipelines

Cloud platforms

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in CS/Engineering

Tools

MLflow

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading innovator in the AI space, seeking a highly skilled Senior AI Engineer to join their dedicated team in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA**. This is an on-site position where you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI solutions. You will work on challenging and impactful projects, collaborating with a talented group of researchers and engineers. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work in artificial intelligence and to grow your career within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy scalable AI and machine learning models and systems.
• Develop and maintain robust data pipelines for training and inference.
• Collaborate with data scientists and researchers to implement and optimize algorithms.
• Optimize AI models for performance, efficiency, and scalability in production environments.
• Ensure the quality, reliability, and maintainability of AI systems.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, and related technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in AI systems.
• Contribute to the overall AI strategy and technical roadmap.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices.
• Document technical designs and implementation details.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• Significant experience in AI/ML development and deployment.
• Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI services.
• Solid understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data science principles.
• Experience with MLOps practices and tools.
• Strong data engineering skills, including working with large datasets and building data pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA** or willingness to relocate.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous annual leave and other paid time off.
• Retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment.
• On-site work facilities.
• Career growth opportunities within a leading AI company.