Lead AI Engineer - NLP Specialist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 2,332,000 - 3,498,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Flexible hours

Health, dental & vision coverage

Budget for professional development

Lead groundbreaking NLP projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead AI Engineer specializing in NLP to spearhead advanced NLP solutions in a remote setting. You will guide a team, shape technical roadmaps, and ensure successful deployment of language models.

The role requires 7+ years in AI/ML with NLP focus, strong Python skills, and experience with cloud platforms. You will mentor engineers and stay ahead of NLP research while delivering production-ready systems.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering with NLP focus.
• Expertise in NLP techniques and libraries (NLTK, spaCy, Transformers).
• Proven experience leading technical projects and mentoring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of NLP models and applications including text classification and translation.
• Architect scalable NLP pipelines for production environments.
• Collaborate with product managers to define NLP features and requirements.

Skills

NLP expertise

Team leadership

Python

Cloud platforms

Communication

Project leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Computational Linguistics

Tools

NLTK

spaCy

Hugging Face Transformers

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Lead AI Engineer specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) for a fully remote position. You will lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced NLP solutions that power innovative applications and enhance user interactions. This critical role involves guiding a team of engineers, defining technical roadmaps, and ensuring the successful deployment of state-of-the-art AI technologies that understand and process human language. It's an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in a cutting-edge field, driving innovation from concept to production in a collaborative, remote-first setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of sophisticated NLP models and applications, including text classification, sentiment analysis, and machine translation.


• Architect and implement scalable NLP pipelines and services for production environments.


• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to define NLP features and requirements.


• Mentor and guide junior AI engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.


• Stay at the forefront of NLP research and advancements, integrating new techniques and technologies.


• Ensure the performance, scalability, and reliability of deployed AI language models .

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.


• 7+ years of experience in AI/ML engineering, with a strong focus on Natural Language Processing .


• Expertise in NLP techniques, libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers), and deep learning frameworks.


• Proven experience leading technical projects and mentoring engineering teams.


• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).


• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.


• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.


• Generous budget for professional development, including conferences and training.


• Opportunity to lead groundbreaking NLP projects and shape the future of language AI.