Senior ML Engineer (Remote) - Build AI That Delivers Impact

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join a globally distributed, remote-first team. You'll design, build, deploy scalable ML models, and collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to solve real-world problems from any location.

You will optimize model performance, develop ML pipelines, and stay abreast of the latest AI advancements. A strong research mindset and excellent communication are essential for success in this remote role with

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in machine learning engineering or related role.
• Strong programming in Python and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Proficiency with data tools (Pandas, NumPy) and cloud ML services.
• Experience with ML deployments and MLOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable ML models and algorithms.
• Preprocess, clean, and analyze large datasets to extract features.
• Deploy ML models into production and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers.
• Research and evaluate new ML technologies, techniques, and tools.
• Optimize model performance and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain ML pipelines and infrastructure.
• Contribute to the architectural design of ML systems.
• Stay current with advances in ML and AI; mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Python programming

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Statistics/Mathematics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Pandas

NumPy

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join a globally distributed, remote-first team. You'll design, build, deploy scalable ML models, and collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to solve real-world problems from any location.

You will optimize model performance, develop ML pipelines, and stay abreast of the latest AI advancements. A strong research mindset and excellent communication are essential for success in this remote role with