AI/ML Lead Engineer

Placements24

Sandton

On-site

ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced AI/ML Lead Engineer in Sandton to guide a team of engineers and data scientists, driving the design and deployment of cutting-edge ML solutions. You will shape technical direction, mentor staff, and deliver impactful AI projects in a dynamic environment.

You will lead end-to-end ML lifecycle, collaborate with product managers, and drive adoption of best practices and scalable architectures across the organization.

Qualifications

Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, AI, ML, or a related field.
7+ years of experience leading AI/ML engineering teams.
Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and statistical modeling.
Proficient in Python and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Strong cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists in the development of advanced models and algorithms.
Architect and implement scalable, production-ready AI and machine learning solutions.
Define technical standards, best practices, and tooling for the AI/ML team.
Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical strategies.
Oversee the end-to-end ML lifecycle, from data preparation to model deployment and monitoring.
Drive innovation by researching and integrating new AI technologies and methodologies.

Skills

AI/ML Leadership

Team leadership

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Cloud platforms

MLOps

ML algorithms

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/AI/ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and technically adept AI/ML Lead Engineer to spearhead their advanced AI development efforts in Sandton . In this leadership role, you will guide a team of engineers and data scientists, driving the design and implementation of cutting-edge machine learning solutions. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the technical direction, mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful delivery of impactful AI projects. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant contribution to the company's technological future and lead innovation in a dynamic field.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of AI/ML engineers and data scientists in the development of advanced models and algorithms.
Architect and implement scalable, production-ready AI and machine learning solutions.
Define technical standards, best practices, and tooling for the AI/ML team.
Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical strategies.
Oversee the end-to-end ML lifecycle, from data preparation to model deployment and monitoring.
Drive innovation by researching and integrating new AI technologies and methodologies.

Requirements

Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.
Extensive experience (7+ years) in AI/ML engineering, with a proven track record of leading technical teams.
Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning, and statistical modeling.
Expertise in programming languages such as Python and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps principles.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits