AI/ML Platform Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Remote work with good balance

Health, dental, vision coverage

Professional development/training

Collaborative and innovative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Platform Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, build, and scale ML platforms and CI/CD pipelines to support data scientists and engineers across the organization.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in software/DevOps with ML platforms, cloud proficiency, and IaC experience. This role offers remote-first work, competitive compensation, and strong growth opportunities in AI infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in software engineering or DevOps with ML platforms and MLOps.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of ML workflows and data pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage scalable ML platforms and infrastructure.
• Implement and automate CI/CD pipelines for machine learning models (MLOps).
• Develop tools and frameworks to streamline the ML development lifecycle.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of AI/ML systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to understand infrastructure needs.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization.

Skills

MLOps

ML workflows

Data pipelines

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled AI/ML Platform Engineer to join their fully remote team, contributing to the infrastructure that powers their cutting‑edge artificial intelligence initiatives. You will be responsible for building, scaling, and maintaining the robust platforms that enable data scientists and engineers to develop, train, and deploy machine learning models efficiently. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability, performance, and scalability of our AI infrastructure, supporting innovation across the organization. If you have a strong background in MLOps, cloud infrastructure, and a passion for enabling AI development, this is a perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a remote‑first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and manage scalable ML platforms and infrastructure.
• Implement and automate CI/CD pipelines for machine learning models (MLOps).
• Develop tools and frameworks to streamline the ML development lifecycle.
• Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of AI/ML systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to understand their infrastructure needs.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize resource utilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in software engineering or DevOps, with a focus on ML platforms and MLOps.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of machine learning workflows and data pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance‑driven bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering excellent work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous opportunities for professional development and training.
• A collaborative and innovative culture within a leading AI company.