Lead AI Engineer - NLP & Machine Translation

Placements24; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Retirement contributions

Wellness initiatives

Flexible working environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to drive advanced NLP and machine translation projects. You will architect, develop, and deploy AI solutions that push language barriers and boost global communication.

You will lead a team of engineers and researchers, set technical strategy, mentor talent, and collaborate with product teams to align AI roadmaps with business goals. Experience with MLOps and cloud deployments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, AI, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in NLP, with a proven specialization in machine translation systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, managing technical teams.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with NLP libraries (e.g., spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with MLOps practices and deploying models to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent understanding of linguistic theories and computational models of language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced NLP models, focusing on machine translation, text summarization, sentiment analysis, and question answering.
• Architect robust and scalable AI systems for processing and understanding natural language data.
• Manage and mentor a team of AI engineers and data scientists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Drive research into new NLP techniques and algorithms, keeping the company at the forefront of the field.
• Oversee the end-to-end deployment of NLP models into production systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams to define AI strategy and roadmaps.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party AI tools and libraries to enhance development velocity.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices in AI engineering.

Skills

NLP

Leadership

Python

MLOps

Cloud platforms

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/AI or related field

Tools

spaCy

NLTK

Hugging Face Transformers

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Job description

About the Role

Join a pioneering tech firm in Randburg, Gauteng as a Lead AI Engineer, spearheading advancements in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Translation. This pivotal role involves architecting, developing, and deploying sophisticated AI solutions that break down language barriers and enhance global communication. You will lead a talented team of engineers and researchers, guiding technical strategy and fostering innovation. The company is committed to leveraging AI for transformative impact, offering you the chance to work on challenging projects with cutting-edge technologies. If you are passionate about NLP and have a strong leadership aptitude, this is an exceptional career opportunity in the heart of Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced NLP models, focusing on machine translation, text summarization, sentiment analysis, and question answering.
• Architect robust and scalable AI systems for processing and understanding natural language data.
• Manage and mentor a team of AI engineers and data scientists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Drive research into new NLP techniques and algorithms, keeping the company at the forefront of the field.
• Oversee the end-to-end deployment of NLP models into production systems, ensuring reliability and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with product management and engineering teams to define AI strategy and roadmaps.
• Evaluate and integrate third-party AI tools and libraries to enhance development velocity.
• Ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to best practices in AI engineering.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, AI, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in NLP, with a proven specialization in machine translation systems.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, managing technical teams.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with NLP libraries (e.g., spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience with MLOps practices and deploying models to cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent understanding of linguistic theories and computational models of language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

This role comes with a highly competitive salary, comprehensive medical and dental insurance, and a generous annual bonus.

Employees benefit from extensive professional development opportunities, including funding for conferences and training.

Our client provides a flexible working environment and modern office amenities in Randburg, Gauteng.

Additional perks include a stock options program, retirement contributions, and wellness initiatives.

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and innovative workplace culture.