AI/ML Engineer

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Training programs

Team in Mossel Bay

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, seeks an AI/ML Engineer to develop, deploy, and optimize ML models for real-world business problems. You will work on data preprocessing, model training, evaluation, and deployment in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes scalable ML pipelines, collaboration with data scientists and software engineers, and growth opportunities using leading ML libraries and cloud services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• 2+ years hands-on AI/ML development experience.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or Scikit-learn.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning algorithms and models for various applications.
• Preprocess, clean, and transform large datasets to prepare them for machine learning tasks.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable ML pipelines for training, evaluation, and deployment.
• Optimize model performance and efficiency, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate ML models into production systems.

Skills

Python

ML libraries

Cloud platforms

Data structures

Algorithms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dedicated AI/ML Engineer to join their innovative team focused on AI and Emerging Technologies in Mossel Bay, Western Cape . This role is critical for developing, implementing, and optimizing machine learning models and systems that solve real-world business problems. You will work on diverse projects, from data preprocessing and feature engineering to model training, evaluation, and deployment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge AI initiatives within a growing company that values technological advancement and provides a supportive environment for career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning algorithms and models for various applications.
• Preprocess, clean, and transform large datasets to prepare them for machine learning tasks.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable ML pipelines for training, evaluation, and deployment.
• Optimize model performance and efficiency, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate ML models into production systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML development and implementation.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their ML services.
• Good understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on exciting AI and emerging technology projects.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement plan.
• Access to training and development programs to enhance skills in AI/ML.
• A collaborative team environment in Mossel Bay focused on innovation.