Lead Machine Learning Engineer - NLP

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Machine Learning Engineer with a strong NLP focus to architect, implement, and deploy advanced NLP solutions in Nelspruit. You will lead and mentor a team of ML engineers, drive AI initiatives, and partner with product managers to translate text data into actionable insights.

The role requires a PhD/masters in a relevant field, 7+ years in ML/NLP, and hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in machine learning with a significant NLP focus.
• Proven experience developing and deploying NLP models using frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Expertise in text classification, named entity recognition, sentiment analysis, machine translation, and language generation.
• Proficiency in Python and strong software engineering fundamentals.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of NLP models and algorithms.
• Architect and build scalable NLP systems and pipelines.
• Mentor and manage a team of ML engineers focusing on NLP.
• Oversee end-to-end lifecycle of NLP projects from data preprocessing to deployment and monitoring.
• Conduct research to evaluate and improve NLP model performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and integrate NLP solutions into products.
• Stay updated on the latest NLP and ML advancements.
• Contribute to technical strategy and roadmaps for AI/NLP initiatives.

Skills

NLP

Machine Learning

Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/AI/ML/Computational Linguistics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding technology solutions provider specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing (NLP). We are seeking a dynamic Lead Machine Learning Engineer with a strong focus on NLP to drive innovation at our offices in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga . This senior role involves architecting, developing, and deploying advanced NLP models and applications that enhance user interaction, automate processes, and extract insights from text data. You will lead a team of talented engineers, mentor junior members, and collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders to deliver state-of-the NLP solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical expertise in NLP, strong leadership capabilities, and a passion for leveraging AI to solve real-world problems in the vibrant environment of Nelspruit .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of NLP models and algorithms
• Architect and build scalable NLP systems and pipelines
• Manage and mentor a team of machine learning engineers specializing in NLP
• Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of NLP projects, from data preprocessing to model deployment and monitoring
• Conduct research and experiments to evaluate and improve NLP model performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements and integrate NLP solutions into products
• Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in NLP and machine learning
• Contribute to technical strategy and roadmaps for AI/NLP initiatives
• Ensure the quality, robustness, and efficiency of deployed NLP systems

Requirements

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computational Linguistics, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in machine learning, with a significant focus on NLP
• Proven experience developing and deploying NLP models using frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
• Expertise in areas such as text classification, named entity recognition, sentiment analysis, machine translation, and language generation
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and best practices
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Must be legally authorized to work in South Africa

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid, retirement savings, and paid time off. Employees will have access to cutting-edge technology and a collaborative work environment. Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning are provided. This role is based in Nelspruit , providing a chance to lead exciting NLP projects and make a tangible impact on the company's technological advancements. Join our innovative team and shape the future of language technology.