AI Software Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Development budget

Remote work

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a passionate AI Software Engineer to join their innovative team in a fully remote role. You will develop, test, and deploy software that integrates AI/ML models, build robust APIs, and collaborate with data scientists.

Responsibilities include optimizing models for production, deploying pipelines, and maintaining CI/CD for AI projects. Requires bachelor's in CS/SE, 2+ years in AI/ML integration, and experience with Python, Java, or C++, plus cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience, with AI or ML integration.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++, with experience in ML libraries.
• Experience deploying and managing machine learning models in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software solutions that incorporate AI and ML models.
• Optimize machine learning models for performance, scalability, and efficiency in production environments.
• Collaborate with data scientists to understand model requirements and integrate them seamlessly into applications.
• Build robust APIs and microservices to serve AI models and enable data-driven features.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for AI/ML model deployment and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI systems and their integration into larger software frameworks.

Skills

Python/Java/C++

Agile

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a passionate and skilled AI Software Engineer to join their innovative team, offering a fully remote work arrangement. This role is critical for building and integrating intelligent systems and AI-powered features into our client's core products and services. You will work on the practical application of machine learning models, focusing on efficient implementation, deployment, and scaling. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who thrives on developing cutting‑edge technology and wants to contribute directly to the advancement of AI within a forward‑thinking, flexible work environment, collaborating with a diverse, distributed team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and deploy software solutions that incorporate AI and machine learning models.
• Optimize machine learning models for performance, scalability, and efficiency in production environments.
• Collaborate with data scientists to understand model requirements and integrate them seamlessly into applications.
• Build robust APIs and microservices to serve AI models and enable data‑driven features.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for AI/ML model deployment and monitoring.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AI systems and their integration into larger software frameworks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on AI or machine learning integration.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python , Java, or C++, with experience in ML libraries.
• Experience deploying and managing machine learning models in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Understanding of software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, and Agile methodologies.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for a work‑life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development budget for courses, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on exciting AI projects with a talented, globally distributed team.