Head of Deep Learning AI Research (Remote)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead AI Researcher to spearhead deep learning initiatives in Cape Town. You will guide researchers and engineers, translating complex ideas into practical AI solutions with impact on future products and services.

The role emphasizes leadership, research excellence, and collaboration across global teams, with a strong focus on groundbreaking architectures and scalable experiments.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field with specialization in Deep Learning.
• Proven track record leading AI research projects and publications.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks and large-scale datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead R&D in deep learning and related AI fields.
• Define research roadmaps and strategic objectives for AI innovation.
• Publish findings in top-tier AI conferences and journals.
• Develop and prototype novel AI algorithms and architectures.
• Mentor a team of AI researchers and engineers, fostering innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Deep Learning

Project Management

Communication

Education

PhD in Computer Science / AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Lead AI Researcher to spearhead deep learning initiatives in Cape Town. You will guide researchers and engineers, translating complex ideas into practical AI solutions with impact on future products and services.

The role emphasizes leadership, research excellence, and collaboration across global teams, with a strong focus on groundbreaking architectures and scalable experiments.