Edge AI Solutions Engineer - Real-Time Embedded Intelligence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Soweto location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Solutions Engineer in Soweto, Gauteng to design, develop and deploy AI models on edge devices. You will optimize AI algorithms for resource-constrained environments and collaborate with hardware teams to integrate AI into embedded systems.

This hands-on role requires strong C/C++ and Python, plus experience with TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, or ONNX Runtime. A passion for edge AI and real-time decision-making is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
• 2+ years of AI/ML development experience, focused on edge computing or embedded systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python.
• Experience with AI/ML frameworks TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, or ONNX Runtime.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize AI/ML models for deployment on edge computing platforms (e.g., microcontrollers, embedded systems).
• Implement AI algorithms and libraries suitable for resource-constrained environments.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to integrate AI solutions into embedded systems.
• Conduct performance testing and benchmarking of AI models on edge devices.
• Troubleshoot and debug AI applications running on edge hardware.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in edge AI, model compression, and efficient AI deployment techniques.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of edge AI solutions.
• Document technical designs, implementation details, and testing procedures.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Python programming

AI/ML development

Edge computing

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science

Tools

TensorFlow Lite

PyTorch Mobile

ONNX Runtime

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an AI Solutions Engineer in Soweto, Gauteng to design, develop and deploy AI models on edge devices. You will optimize AI algorithms for resource-constrained environments and collaborate with hardware teams to integrate AI into embedded systems.

This hands-on role requires strong C/C++ and Python, plus experience with TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, or ONNX Runtime. A passion for edge AI and real-time decision-making is essential.