Lead Natural Language Processing Engineer

Placements24; George; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Bonus program

Stock options

Professional development

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Lead NLP Engineer to drive the development of our next-generation language understanding platforms. You will lead a team of engineers and researchers, shaping technical strategy and guiding deployments of AI-powered language models.

The role requires a strong background in NLP, 5+ years of experience with at least 2 years in leadership, and proficiency in Python and libraries like spaCy, NLTK, and Transformers.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS/AI or related field.
• 5+ years in NLP, with 2+ years in leadership.
• Proficient in Python and NLP libraries (spaCy, NLTK, Transformers).

Responsabilités

• Lead NLP engineers and researchers in design, development and deployment of NLP models.
• Define the technical roadmap and architectural vision for NLP initiatives.
• Oversee lifecycle from ideation to production deployment and maintenance.
• Develop state-of-the-art algorithms for sentiment analysis, text classification, NER, MT and QA.
• Ensure scalability, efficiency and robustness of NLP systems.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Mentor and coach team members, promoting technical excellence.
• Stay current with NLP and ML research trends; contribute to open-source projects.

Connaissances

NLP engineering

Leadership

Python

Deep learning

Transformers

Cloud platforms

Formation

Master's or PhD in CS/AI

Outils

spaCy

NLTK

Hugging Face Transformers

scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly expanding technology firm seeking an experienced Lead Natural Language Processing (NLP) Engineer to spearhead the development of our next-generation language understanding platforms. This is a critical role within our AI & Emerging Technologies division, responsible for guiding a team of talented engineers and researchers in building sophisticated NLP solutions. You will be instrumental in defining the technical strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring the successful deployment of our AI-powered language models. The position is based in the scenic city of George, Western Cape, offering a unique blend of professional challenges and a high quality of life. Our client is dedicated to fostering an environment where cutting-edge research meets practical application, creating products that have a global impact. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI, and this role is central to that mission. The successful candidate will have a significant opportunity to shape the future of human-computer interaction through advanced language technologies. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, building a team that brings a variety of perspectives and experiences to solve complex problems. Your contributions will directly influence the trajectory of our AI initiatives and the products we deliver to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of NLP engineers and researchers in the design, development, and deployment of NLP models and applications.
• Define the technical roadmap and architectural vision for our NLP initiatives.
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of NLP projects, from ideation and prototyping to production deployment and maintenance.
• Develop and implement state-of-the-art algorithms for tasks such as sentiment analysis, text classification, named entity recognition, machine translation, and question answering.
• Ensure the scalability, efficiency, and robustness of NLP systems.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor and coach team members, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Stay current with the latest research and industry trends in NLP and machine learning.
• Contribute to open-source projects and engage with the wider NLP community.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in NLP engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience with various NLP techniques, including deep learning models (e.g., Transformers, LSTMs, CNNs).
• Proficiency in Python and relevant NLP libraries such as spaCy, NLTK, Hugging Face Transformers, scikit-learn.
• Experience with ML frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Proven ability to design, build, and deploy large-scale NLP systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) for ML workloads.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering talent.

Benefits

• Our client provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• We offer a performance-driven bonus structure and stock options.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development, including conference attendance and specialized training, are provided.
• Enjoy a supportive work environment with excellent work-life balance and generous paid time off.
• A retirement savings plan with company match is available.
• You will have access to cutting-edge technology and the chance to work on impactful projects that are shaping the future of communication.
• Join our team in the beautiful George, Western Cape and make a difference.