Deep Learning Data Scientist – Hybrid AI & Research

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Data Scientist with a strong focus on deep learning to uncover patterns in large datasets and develop cutting-edge models. You will collaborate with experts to push AI research and apply advanced techniques.

The ideal candidate has a PhD/masters in a quantitative field, 3+ years of DL experience, and strong Python plus TensorFlow, PyTorch, and related libraries. Hybrid work arrangement in Vereeniging is offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience as a Data Scientist with a deep learning focus.
• Proficiency in Python and libraries: TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn, Pandas, NumPy.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement deep learning models for various applications (e.g., image recognition, NLP, forecasting).
• Clean, preprocess, and analyze large, complex datasets to identify trends and extract insights.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into data science projects.
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines for model training and deployment.
• Evaluate model performance, iterate on model design, and ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in deep learning, ML, and AI research.
• Communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Document methodologies and results for team knowledge.

Skills

Deep Learning

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Scikit-learn

Pandas

NumPy

Job description

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Data Scientist with a strong focus on deep learning to uncover patterns in large datasets and develop cutting-edge models. You will collaborate with experts to push AI research and apply advanced techniques.

The ideal candidate has a PhD/masters in a quantitative field, 3+ years of DL experience, and strong Python plus TensorFlow, PyTorch, and related libraries. Hybrid work arrangement in Vereeniging is offered.