Senior AI/Machine Learning Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Stock options

Health insurance

Professional development stipends

Home office support

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior AI/ML Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead design, deployment, and optimization of ML models and scalable pipelines with a global team.

The position requires a strong track record building production ML systems and deep learning expertise across NLP/CV. Ideal candidates have a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 6+ years of experience, and proficiency in Python and major ML frameworks.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS/Statistics/ML or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years in AI/ML engineering with production ML systems.
• Proficient in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow/PyTorch/scikit-learn).
• Strong knowledge of statistical modeling, DL, NLP, or CV.
• Experience with cloud platforms and big data technologies (Spark/Hadoop).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy production ML models and algorithms.
• Develop and maintain scalable ML pipelines for preprocessing, training, and inference.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate ML models into production.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns and ML opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to ML roadmap.

Skills

Python programming

ML model deployment

Distributed teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in CS/Statistics/ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

AWS/Azure/GCP

Spark/Hadoop

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a leading innovator in artificial intelligence solutions, seeking a highly experienced Senior AI/Machine Learning Engineer for a fully remote position. This role is critical in driving the development and deployment of advanced machine learning models and AI-driven products. You will work with a talented, global team of researchers and engineers to tackle complex problems, design scalable ML systems, and contribute to the cutting edge of AI technology. If you are passionate about building intelligent systems and thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment, this is an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant impact. This role is ideal for professionals seeking to apply their expertise from anywhere, leveraging the strong technical ecosystem associated with areas like **Paarl, Western Cape**.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy sophisticated machine learning models and algorithms.
• Develop and maintain scalable ML pipelines for data preprocessing, training, and inference.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate ML models into production systems.
• Analyze large datasets to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities for ML applications.
• Conduct research on new ML techniques and technologies, evaluating their potential application.
• Optimize model performance, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain robust MLOps practices for model deployment and monitoring.
• Contribute to the technical vision and roadmap for AI/ML initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise within the team.

Requirements

• A Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in AI/Machine Learning engineering, with a strong track record of building and deploying production-level ML systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, deep learning, natural language processing, or computer vision.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies (Spark, Hadoop).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a distributed team environment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• A portfolio or examples of previous ML projects are highly desirable.
• This is a **fully remote** position, offering unparalleled flexibility to engineers, regardless of their physical location, though it complements the innovative spirit found in regions like **Paarl, Western Cape**.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, stock options, and a comprehensive remote work benefits package, including health insurance, professional development stipends, and home office support. We provide a stimulating environment that encourages continuous learning and innovation, with significant opportunities for career advancement within a globally recognized AI leader.