Ai Engineering Lead

Network Finance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Network Finance seeks a dynamic Lead AI Engineer to guide advanced AI initiatives in Sandton. This leadership role involves architecting, developing, and deploying sophisticated AI systems, mentoring a team of engineers, and translating business requirements into scalable AI solutions.

You will lead design and implementation of cutting-edge AI, collaborate with product management and data science, and ensure production-grade quality. A hands-on leader with cloud/MLOps experience is required.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge AI and machine learning solutions.
• Architect scalable and robust AI systems and infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide a team of AI engineers, fostering best practices and technical growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management and data science, to define and deliver AI projects.
• Ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of AI models and applications in production.
• Stay current with the latest AI advancements and identify opportunities for innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Python

Java

C++

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Cloud platforms

MLOps

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / AI

PhD in Computer Science / AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

Lead AI Engineer

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead AI Engineer to guide their advanced AI initiatives in Sandton. This leadership position involves architecting, developing, and deploying sophisticated AI systems, as well as mentoring a team of talented engineers. You will play a critical role in translating complex business requirements into scalable, high-performance AI solutions. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader with a passion for innovation and a proven ability to deliver robust AI applications that drive tangible business outcomes, fostering a culture of excellence within the engineering department.

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting‑edge AI and machine learning solutions.
• Architect scalable and robust AI systems and infrastructure.
• Mentor and guide a team of AI engineers, fostering best practices and technical growth.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product management and data science, to define and deliver AI projects.
• Ensure the quality, performance, and reliability of AI models and applications in production.
• Stay current with the latest AI advancements and identify opportunities for innovation.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit‑learn.
• Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.

• Highly competitive salary and performance‑based bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead impactful AI projects in a leading organization.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development support.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment in Sandton, driving innovation.