Junior AI Engineer

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 67,000 - 134,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive stipend

Mentorship

Hands-on AI projects

Flexible remote schedule

Impactful projects

Future full-time opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Junior AI Engineer intern to join our globally distributed, remote-first team. You will gain hands-on experience in developing and deploying ML models under guidance from senior engineers.

This internship offers mentorship, exposure to real-world AI projects, and a pathway to potential full-time opportunities. Ideal for students or recent graduates pursuing CS, AI or data science with Python and ML libraries.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recent graduate in CS/AI/Data Science.
• Foundational ML concepts and algorithms knowledge.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience with ML libraries is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, training, and testing ML models.
• Preprocess data, clean, and engineer features.
• Support AI algorithm implementation using Python.
• Contribute to code reviews and documentation.
• Monitor and troubleshoot AI systems.
• Learn and apply best practices in AI deployment.

Skills

Python

ML concepts

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors in CS/AI/Data Science

Masters degree

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic Junior AI Engineer to join their globally distributed, remote-first team. This internship provides an exceptional opportunity for aspiring AI professionals to gain hands-on experience in developing and implementing machine learning models. You will work under the guidance of experienced engineers, contributing to real-world AI projects and learning the intricacies of the field. This role is ideal for individuals eager to kick-start their career in AI and contribute to innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, training, and testing of machine learning models under supervision.
• Help in data preprocessing, cleaning, and feature engineering for AI projects.
• Support the implementation of AI algorithms and scripts using Python and relevant libraries.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to documentation of AI projects.
• Assist in monitoring and troubleshooting AI systems and applications.
• Learn and apply best practices in AI development and deployment.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, Data Science, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of machine learning concepts and algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Familiarity with AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for remote teamwork.

Benefits

• Competitive internship stipend.
• Mentorship from experienced AI professionals.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI technologies.
• Flexible remote work schedule.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects.
• Potential for future full-time employment opportunities.