Lead AI Engineer: Vision & Robotics in Cape Town

Placements24; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous annual leave

Learning opportunities and conferences

Access to R&D tools and equipment

Collaborative workplace culture

Career advancement opportunities

Impactful projects in automation and  

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead AI Engineer specializing in computer vision and robotics to lead a skilled team in designing and deploying advanced AI systems for robotic platforms.

You will own end-to-end development, from research to production, mentor engineers, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and shape the technical roadmap in a fast-growing automation environment.

Formación

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive computer vision experience including deep learning approaches.
• Proven experience deploying AI models for real-world robotic systems.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and AI/ML libraries (OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, ROS).
• Strong understanding of robotic systems, sensors, and control.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, development, and deployment of AI-powered computer vision systems for robotics.
• Develop and optimize algorithms for object detection, tracking, and scene understanding.
• Integrate AI models with robotic hardware and control systems.
• Mentor a team of AI engineers and researchers, providing technical guidance.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and product teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of AI systems in real-world settings.
• Contribute to defining the technical roadmap for AI and robotics initiatives.
• Stay updated on advancements in computer vision, ML, and robotics.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Python

C++

Problem solving

Communication

Analytical thinking

Educación

Master's or PhD in Computer Science/Robotics/Electrical Eng

Herramientas

OpenCV

TensorFlow

PyTorch

ROS

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 in Cape Town seeks a Lead AI Engineer specializing in computer vision and robotics to lead a skilled team in designing and deploying advanced AI systems for robotic platforms.

You will own end-to-end development, from research to production, mentor engineers, collaborate with hardware and software teams, and shape the technical roadmap in a fast-growing automation environment.