Lead AI Engineer

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Fully remote work environment

Professional development budget

Impactful projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead AI Engineer to spearhead AI initiatives and guide a remote team from Mahikeng. You will define architecture, mentor engineers, and translate business needs into scalable AI solutions.

The role requires a strong AI/ML background, proven leadership, and a passion for innovation in AI & Emerging Technologies within a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with leadership exposure.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of AI engineers in designing, developing, and deploying AI models.
• Define technical architecture and strategy for AI platforms and solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers to foster technical excellence.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of AI systems in production.

Skills

Leadership

Python

C++

AI/ML

Cloud/MLOps

Education

Master's degree in CS/AI

PhD in CS/AI

Tools

Git

ML frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Lead AI Engineer to spearhead their artificial intelligence initiatives, working remotely from Mahikeng . This leadership role is responsible for guiding the design, development, and implementation of complex AI systems and platforms. You will mentor a team of talented engineers, foster innovation, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable AI solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background in AI/ML, exceptional leadership skills, and a passion for driving technological advancement in the field of AI & Emerging Technologies , all within a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of AI engineers in the design, development, and deployment of AI models and applications.
• Define technical architecture and strategy for AI platforms and solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of AI systems in production.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and relevant programming languages (Python, C++).
• Proven experience with cloud platforms and MLOps practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible and fully remote working environment, allowing for excellent work-life balance.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects and shape the future of AI.