Lead AI Engineer - Computer Vision

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA seeks a Lead AI Engineer specializing in Computer Vision to architect, develop, and deploy advanced CV solutions. You will lead and mentor a team, drive technical direction, and collaborate across teams to deliver production-ready AI systems.

The role demands hands-on development, strong leadership, and a passion for solving complex CV challenges in a modern tech environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, AI, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience developing and deploying computer vision systems in production.
• Proven leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++, with deep learning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and implementation of advanced computer vision algorithms and systems.
• Mentor AI engineers and researchers to grow technical capabilities.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of AI projects from data collection to deployment.
• Develop and maintain robust ML pipelines for training, validation, and deployment of CV models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define requirements, specs, and success metrics.
• Evaluate and integrate new CV technologies, tools, and methodologies into workflows.
• Ensure scalability, reliability, and performance of deployed AI solutions.
• Contribute to the company’s AI roadmap and technology vision.

Skills

Leadership & Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science / AI

Tools

Python

C++

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

scikit-image

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the AI space, is looking for a visionary Lead AI Engineer specializing in Computer Vision to join their cutting-edge team in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA . This is a critical role where you will architect, develop, and deploy sophisticated computer vision solutions that address real-world challenges. You will lead a talented team of engineers, mentor junior members, and drive the technical direction for AI projects. This position offers the chance to work with state-of-the-art technologies and contribute significantly to the advancement of AI applications. Our client prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. As this role is essential for close team collaboration and hands-on development, it requires a physical presence at our Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced computer vision algorithms and systems.
• Manage and mentor a team of AI engineers and researchers, fostering their technical growth and productivity.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of AI projects, from conceptualization and data acquisition to deployment and ongoing optimization.
• Develop and maintain robust ML pipelines for training, validating, and deploying computer vision models.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, technical specifications, and success metrics.
• Evaluate and integrate new computer vision technologies, tools, and methodologies into the team's workflow.
• Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of deployed AI solutions.
• Contribute to the company's strategic AI roadmap and technology vision.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, AI, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) in developing and deploying computer vision systems in production environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing technical teams.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++, along with experience in deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Deep understanding of core computer vision concepts, including image processing, object detection, segmentation, and tracking.
• Experience with relevant libraries such as OpenCV, scikit-image, and deep learning libraries for vision.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for tackling complex technical challenges.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Benefits

• Our client provides an attractive salary package, comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and opportunities for professional development and conference attendance.
• We offer a supportive work environment in the scenic locale of Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA , where you can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.