AI Engineer - Mining Tech & Edge AI (Hybrid/Remote)

Black Pen Recruitment; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology-recruiting firm is seeking an AI Engineer in Johannesburg to develop AI-powered models and automation solutions for the mining sector. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with large language models and computer vision tools, preferably with a background in Python and cloud deployment. This full-time position offers a hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to work in a rapidly growing technology environment with a significant impact on industrial operations.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Exposure to cutting-edge technologies

Qualifications

• Strong experience with LLMs and NLP including GPT-4, OpenAI API, and fine-tuning transformer models.
• Proficiency with vector databases such as Pinecone and PostgreSQL pgvector.
• Experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for AI-powered knowledge retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Implement and fine-tune LLMs for automation and workflow optimisation.
• Develop Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines for knowledge retrieval.
• Collaborate with the development team to integrate AI solutions into existing systems.

Skills

Experience with LLMs and NLP including GPT-4

Proficiency with vector databases such as Pinecone

Hands-on experience with chatbot development

Strong computer vision skills using OpenCV

Knowledge of cloud and edge AI deployment

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Docker

FastAPI

Flask

AWS

Job description

A leading technology-recruiting firm is seeking an AI Engineer in Johannesburg to develop AI-powered models and automation solutions for the mining sector. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with large language models and computer vision tools, preferably with a background in Python and cloud deployment. This full-time position offers a hybrid work arrangement and the opportunity to work in a rapidly growing technology environment with a significant impact on industrial operations.