AI Software Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Continuous learning

Exposure to advanced AI technologies

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl seeks an AI Software Engineer to develop, deploy and optimize AI/ML models in production. You will collaborate with data scientists to build scalable AI solutions that drive business value.

You will write clean, well-documented Python code, integrate ML libraries, and contribute to data pipelines and cloud-enabled platforms using Docker.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of software development experience and a strong foundation in ML concepts.

Qualifications

• Degree required: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Software Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on AI/ML.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize AI/ML algorithms and models for production.
• Implement and integrate AI models into existing software systems.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for training and deployment.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Collaborate with data scientists to troubleshoot and refine model performance.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of AI-powered features and services.

Skills

Python

AI/ML concepts

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Docker

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and motivated AI Software Engineer to join their innovative team in Paarl . This role focuses on developing, implementing, and deploying AI and machine learning models into production systems. You will work closely with data scientists and other engineers to build scalable and efficient AI solutions that drive business value. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge AI technologies and contribute to impactful projects within a forward-thinking organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize AI/ML algorithms and models for various applications.
• Implement and integrate AI models into existing software systems and platforms.
• Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for training and deploying machine learning models.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following software engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with data scientists to troubleshoot and refine model performance.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of AI-powered features and services.

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.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Understanding of machine learning concepts, algorithms, and best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment in Paarl .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and skills development.
• Exposure to advanced AI technologies and innovative projects.
• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Stable employment with a growing company.