AI Research Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 2,148,000 - 2,974,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

Budget for professional development

Fully remote with flexible hours

Opportunity to contribute to IP and IP

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Research Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will explore, develop, and implement novel AI algorithms, collaborate with a global team, and contribute to publications and patents.

The role emphasizes cutting-edge research, rigorous validation, and cross-domain applications, with flexibility and opportunities for IP creation and conference participation.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in CS/AI/ML or related field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop state-of-the-art AI/ML algorithms.

Skills

Research methodology

Analytical thinking

Academic writing

Problem-solving

Education

PhD in Computer Science / AI / ML

Master's degree in a quantitative field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in artificial intelligence, is looking for a talented and motivated AI Research Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is dedicated to exploring, developing, and implementing novel AI algorithms and methodologies that address complex challenges across various domains. You will work on cutting-edge research projects, collaborate with a global team of experts, and contribute to publications and patents. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to make significant contributions to the field of AI from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and develop state-of-the-art AI and machine learning algorithms.
• Implement and test new models and techniques, ensuring rigorous validation and benchmarking.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate research findings into practical applications and products.
• Analyze large datasets to extract insights and inform research directions.
• Contribute to scientific publications and present research findings at conferences.
• Stay abreast of the latest research in AI, machine learning, and related fields.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in AI research, with a strong portfolio of projects and publications.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with major AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Solid understanding of machine learning theory, algorithms, and statistical modeling.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and big data technologies is highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong research aptitude.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, including conferences and training.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work environment.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI research and contribute to intellectual property, regardless of your location.