Durban Computer Vision ML Engineer - Embedded Real-Time AI

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Durban-based team

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a talented Machine Learning Engineer specializing in computer vision. You will develop and deploy visual recognition systems, collaborating with hardware and software teams for embedded and real-time applications.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in machine learning for CV, strong Python skills, and experience with CNNs, Transformers, PyTorch or TensorFlow. The role offers a dynamic, growth-focused environment in a leading tech firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on AI/ML.
• 3+ years of professional experience in machine learning, specifically in computer vision.
• Strong proficiency in Python and ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or OpenCV.
• Solid understanding of deep learning architectures for computer vision (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers).
• Experience with image processing techniques and handling large visual datasets.
• Familiarity with C++ and optimization for performance-critical applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy state-of-the-art machine learning models for computer vision tasks such as object detection, image segmentation, and facial recognition.
• Design and implement efficient image processing pipelines and data augmentation strategies to improve model robustness and accuracy.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to optimize models for embedded systems and real-time processing applications.
• Integrate computer vision models into existing software frameworks and product lines.
• Monitor model performance in production, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary updates.
• Conduct research into new computer vision techniques and algorithms, proposing innovative solutions.

Skills

Python

ML frameworks

OpenCV

CNNs

Transformers

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE/related

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a talented Machine Learning Engineer specializing in computer vision. You will develop and deploy visual recognition systems, collaborating with hardware and software teams for embedded and real-time applications.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in machine learning for CV, strong Python skills, and experience with CNNs, Transformers, PyTorch or TensorFlow. The role offers a dynamic, growth-focused environment in a leading tech firm.