Senior AI Engineer - Natural Language Processing

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Engineer specialized in NLP to design, build, and deploy advanced NLP solutions. The role focuses on text analysis, sentiment analysis, translation, and conversational AI, with a strong emphasis on deep learning and transformer models.

This remote position welcomes collaboration across teams and geographies. Ideal candidates will hold a Master's or PhD in CS or Computational Linguistics, have experience with TensorFlow/PyTorch or spaCy, and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS, Computational Linguistics or related field with NLP focus.
• Proven experience developing and deploying NLP models using TensorFlow, PyTorch, or spaCy.
• Strong ML/DL and statistical modeling for text data, with Python proficiency.
• Experience with transformer models (BERT, GPT) is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement state-of-the-art NLP models and algorithms.
• Build and maintain NLP pipelines for text classification, entity recognition, and summarization.
• Optimize NLP models for performance, scalability, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NLP into products/services.
• Conduct research on new NLP techniques to enhance AI capabilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices in NLP development.
• Evaluate and select NLP tools and libraries for project needs.

Skills

NLP

Deep learning

Python

Transformer models

Remote teamwork

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Computational Linguistics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

spaCy

Job description

About the Role

Our client is at the forefront of AI innovation and is seeking a Senior AI Engineer specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their team. This role is designed for an experienced professional who will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of advanced NLP solutions. You will work on challenging problems related to text analysis, sentiment analysis, machine translation, and conversational AI. The position offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in deep learning and NLP techniques to build intelligent systems that enhance user interaction and business insights. This role is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere while collaborating with a talented team focused on pushing the boundaries of AI. Join us in shaping the future of how machines understand and process human language, making a significant impact from your remote workspace.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement state-of-the-art NLP models and algorithms.
• Build and maintain robust NLP pipelines for tasks such as text classification, entity recognition, and summarization.
• Optimize NLP models for performance, scalability, and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NLP solutions into various products and services.
• Conduct research on new NLP techniques and technologies to enhance our AI capabilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and share best practices in NLP development.
• Evaluate and select appropriate NLP tools and libraries for project needs.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field with a focus on NLP.
• Proven experience developing and deploying NLP models using frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or spaCy.
• Strong understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and statistical modeling for text data.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with relevant NLP libraries and tools.
• Experience with transformer models (e.g., BERT, GPT) is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote team environment, potentially collaborating with individuals familiar with the Queenstown, Eastern Cape region's context.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and a flexible remote work arrangement. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge NLP projects, collaborate with a talented and diverse team, and benefit from continuous learning and professional development opportunities. We support your growth through access to online courses, workshops, and industry conferences. This role provides an excellent platform for career advancement in the AI and NLP field, with the freedom and flexibility of remote work.