AI Developer - Specializing in Generative Models

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Remote work environment

Professional development

Home office stipend

Team-building activities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented AI Developer specializing in Generative Models to join our product development team. This remote-friendly role from Upington focuses on designing, building, and deploying innovative generative AI solutions across text, image, and code generation domains.

You will work with a team of AI experts and engineers to bring advanced capabilities to life, advancing projects that leverage GANs, VAEs, Transformers, and diffusion techniques while staying current with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying generative AI models.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Strong understanding of generative model architectures (GANs, VAEs, Transformers, Diffusion Models).
• Experience with data preprocessing and augmentation techniques for training generative models.
• Familiarity with relevant libraries and tools for AI development.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for AI/ML workloads is a plus.
• A portfolio showcasing generative AI projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and fine-tune generative AI models (e.g., GANs, VAEs, Transformers, Diffusion Models).
• Implement algorithms for generating text, images, audio, or code.
• Process and prepare large datasets for training generative models.
• Integrate generative AI models into existing applications and platforms.
• Optimize generative models for performance, efficiency, and output quality.
• Research and apply state-of-the-art techniques in generative AI.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define and implement new AI-powered features.
• Evaluate the output and performance of generative models.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in generative AI research and development.
• Document code, methodologies, and experimental results.

Skills

Python

Generative AI

GANs/VAEs/Transformers

Diffusion Models

Deep Learning Frameworks

Data preprocessing

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Team collaboration

Model deployment

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

AWS/GCP/Azure

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and enthusiastic AI Developer with a specialization in Generative Models to join their innovative product development team, working remotely from Upington, Northern Cape. This role is focused on designing, building, and deploying cutting-edge generative AI solutions, including text, image, and code generation models. You will be instrumental in developing new features and products that leverage the power of AI to create novel content and enhance user experiences. The ideal candidate possesses a strong programming background, a deep understanding of generative AI techniques like GANs and Transformers, and hands‑on experience implementing these models. This is an exciting opportunity to work on the forefront of AI innovation, contributing to impactful projects in a dynamic and collaborative setting. You will work closely with a team of AI experts and software engineers to bring advanced generative AI capabilities to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and fine‑tune generative AI models (e.g., GANs, VAEs, Transformers, Diffusion Models).
• Implement algorithms for generating text, images, audio, or code.
• Process and prepare large datasets for training generative models.
• Integrate generative AI models into existing applications and platforms.
• Optimize generative models for performance, efficiency, and output quality.
• Research and apply state‑of‑the‑art techniques in generative AI.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to define and implement new AI‑powered features.
• Evaluate the output and performance of generative models.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in generative AI research and development.
• Document code, methodologies, and experimental results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands‑on experience developing and deploying generative AI models.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Strong understanding of generative model architectures (GANs, VAEs, Transformers, Diffusion Models).
• Experience with data preprocessing and augmentation techniques for training generative models.
• Familiarity with relevant libraries and tools for AI development.
• Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for AI/ML workloads is a plus.
• A portfolio showcasing generative AI projects is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and learning new AI techniques.
• Access to powerful computing resources for model training.
• A collaborative and innovative remote work environment.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge AI technology and projects.
• Home office stipend.
• Regular virtual team‑building activities.