AI Software Engineer

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonuses

Health coverage

Learning budget

Home office setup

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring an AI Software Engineer for a fully remote role. You will design, develop, and deploy AI-driven features powering next‑generation products. You will work with a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and researchers to translate prototypes into production code from your home office.

The role emphasizes collaboration, scalable AI systems, and performance optimization, with opportunities for professional growth and innovation in AI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/SE or related field.
• 2+ years of professional software development with a focus on AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks and libraries.
• Cloud platforms and containerization (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong SD principles and agile experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy AI-integrated software components.
• Build scalable systems for training, deployment, and monitoring AI models.
• Collaborate with data scientists to productionize models.
• Optimize software and data pipelines for AI applications.
• Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

Agile development

AI/ML systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and motivated AI Software Engineer to join their innovative, fully remote team. This role is instrumental in developing and implementing sophisticated AI-driven features and systems that power our client's next-generation products. You will collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, data scientists, and researchers to bring cutting-edge AI capabilities to life. This position offers the unique advantage of working on challenging technical problems from the comfort of your own home, contributing to a company culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software components that integrate AI and machine learning models.
• Build scalable and efficient systems for training, deploying, and monitoring AI models.
• Collaborate with data scientists to translate model prototypes into robust, production-ready code.
• Optimize software performance and data pipelines for AI applications.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on AI/ML systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and libraries.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of software development principles and experience working in agile environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and flexible holidays.
• Professional development budget and access to online learning resources.
• Fully remote work arrangement with support for home office setup.
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects with leading technology.