AI Software Engineer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

AI-driven projects in Soweto

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking an AI Software Engineer to develop, implement, and integrate AI/ML models into software applications, collaborating with data scientists and engineers to deliver scalable, production-ready solutions. The role focuses on designing APIs, optimizing AI workloads, and participating in the full software lifecycle from development to deployment and maintenance.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering and be proficient in Python, Java, or C++,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on AI or ML integration.
• Proficiency in Python, Java, or C++, and familiarity with AI libraries.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI/ML models and algorithms within software applications.
• Collaborate with data scientists to translate model prototypes into production-ready code.
• Design and build APIs and services to support AI functionalities.
• Optimize software performance for AI workloads, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Education

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

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and motivated AI Software Engineer to contribute to their innovative projects based in Soweto . This role involves developing, implementing, and integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning models into software applications. You will work closely with data scientists and other engineers to bring AI-driven features to life, ensuring they are efficient, scalable, and user-friendly. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer eager to apply their software development skills in the rapidly evolving field of AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AI/ML models and algorithms within software applications.
• Collaborate with data scientists to translate model prototypes into robust, production-ready code.
• Design and build APIs and services to support AI functionalities.
• Optimize software performance for AI workloads, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including testing, deployment, and maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on AI or machine learning integration.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python , Java, or C++.
• Familiarity with AI/ML libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on exciting AI projects in Soweto .
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A collaborative team environment focused on innovation.
• Contribute to the development of next-generation AI-powered software.