AI Engineer

Crypto Banter; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Crypto Banter is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer to act as a core technical pillar in our expanding AI ecosystem. You will architect production-grade AI systems, manage end-to-end data pipelines, and ensure ultra-low latency for real-time market tools in a dynamic, high-velocity environment.

You will lead the design and integration of high-performance AI models, drive data-driven decisions, and own the technical journey from data ingestion to product conversion, while maintaining focus on ROI

Qualifications

• Seasoned engineering background with hands-on development experience.
• Analytical and data-driven approach to architectural decisions.
• Crypto market literacy and tokenomics related knowledge is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage high performing AI systems for real time market intelligence and user engagement.
• Own the full data journey from ingestion to final product.
• Scale high performance systems with ultra-low latency.
• Lead on-demand AI projects from concept to deployment in a fast-paced environment.
• Oversee life cycle journeys from raw signals to finished market insights.
• Ensure cost-efficient compute and API usage to maximize ROI.

Skills

Engineering excellence

Analytical mindset

Technical funnel building

Creative strategy

Crypto market literacy

Clear communication

Tools

Python

FastAPI

Pydantic

Pandas

NumPy

scikit-learn

PostgreSQL

Redis

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Docker

AWS

GCP

GPU Deployment

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for an analytical, numbers driven Senior AI/ML Engineer to serve as a core technical pillar across our rapidly expanding AI ecosystem. You are not just managing prompts; you are a creative strategist who knows how to architect sophisticated, production grade AI systems from the ground up.

What You Will Do

• Master AI Acquisition and Integration: Design and manage high performing AI systems that drive real time market intelligence and user engagement.
• Own the Full Funnel Architecture: Build and manage the entire technical journey, from initial data ingestion to final product conversion.
• Scale High Performance Systems: Support and optimise our current portfolio while maintaining extreme low latency standards required for real time market tools.
• Lead On-Demand Project Development: Act as the primary technical resource for new AI initiatives as they arise, taking them from concept to deployment in a high velocity environment.
• Execute Life Cycle Journeys: Ensure that the transition from raw social signals to finished market insights is seamless, managing all tools and software required for high fidelity tracking.
• Performance Reporting and ROI: Be 100% accountable for the commercial outcomes of your code, ensuring we generate value and avoid cash burning through inefficient compute or API usage.

The Tech Stack

• Languages and Frameworks: Python (FastAPI, asyncio, Pydantic), Pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn.
• AI/ML: Llama, Transformers (HuggingFace), LLMs (OpenAI/Claude APIs), Fine Tuning, RAG, Machine Learning, Deep Learning.
• Data and Infrastructure: PostgreSQL, TimescaleDB, Redis, VectorDB, Apache Kafka/RabbitMQ.
• Cloud and DevOps: AWS/GCP, AWS Lambda, Docker, GPU Deployment and Optimisation.
• Automation and API: Selenium, Twitter API v2, Crypto Exchange APIs (Binance, CoinGecko).

Your Skills And Experience

• Seasoned Engineering Background: Proven track record of scaling technical products with deep hands‑on development experience.
• Analytical and Numbers Driven: Live in analytics, basing every architectural decision on hard data to identify leaks before they impact the bottom line.
• Technical Funnel Builder: Comfortable using low level tools, landing page builders, and CRM software to build the technical infrastructure of our AI products.
• Creative Strategist: Identify generic solutions quickly and iterate on high performance logic that resonates with target audience psychology.
• Crypto Market Literacy: Understanding of crypto markets and trading dynamics, with some blockchain knowledge for tokenomics related projects.
• Direct Communication: Speak and write clearly in UK English, with a bias to action in a lean, high output team where you own the results.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.