Edge AI & IoT Integration Specialist (Hybrid)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Part time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Integration Specialist with IoT and edge computing expertise for East London, Eastern Cape, ZA. You will design, deploy, and optimize AI models for edge devices, working across embedded Linux and constrained hardware in a hybrid in-office/remote setting.

The role requires 3+ years in AI/ML with IoT integration, proficiency in Python/C++, and experience with model optimization tools. Collaboration with hardware and software teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in AI/ML development, with a focus on integration with IoT or edge computing systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in embedded systems (e.g., Python, C/C++).
• Experience with machine learning frameworks and tools for model optimization and deployment (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, ONNX Runtime).
• Understanding of IoT protocols, hardware, and edge computing architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and services for IoT data management and AI deployment.

Responsibilities

• Integrate AI and machine learning models into IoT devices and edge computing platforms.
• Optimize AI models for deployment on resource-constrained edge hardware, considering factors like computational power, memory, and battery life.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for data collection, processing, and analysis from IoT sensors and edge devices.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and software developers to ensure seamless integration of AI solutions.
• Implement strategies for edge AI model training, updates, and lifecycle management.
• Test and validate AI model performance and reliability in real-world edge environments.
• Stay current with advancements in edge AI, IoT technologies, and related hardware.
• Troubleshoot issues related to AI model performance and integration on edge devices.
• Document integration processes, system architectures, and best practices.
• Contribute to the architectural design of intelligent IoT systems.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an AI Integration Specialist with IoT and edge computing expertise for East London, Eastern Cape, ZA. You will design, deploy, and optimize AI models for edge devices, working across embedded Linux and constrained hardware in a hybrid in-office/remote setting.

The role requires 3+ years in AI/ML with IoT integration, proficiency in Python/C++, and experience with model optimization tools. Collaboration with hardware and software teams is essential.