Lead NLP Engineer - Generative AI

Placements24; George; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Generous leave

Learning & conferences

George location

Tech infrastructure

Team events

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Lead NLP Engineer in George, Western Cape to spearhead development and deployment of state-of-the-art NLP models, including generative AI architectures. You will lead a dedicated team, shaping language-based AI solutions and guiding the roadmap for NLP initiatives.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers and data scientists, and ensure ethical, responsible AI practices while advancing cutting-edge technology in a collaborative on-site setting.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, AI or related field.
• 5+ years in Natural Language Processing with a focus on generative AI models.
• Proven leadership experience, managing and mentoring technical teams.
• Deep understanding of transformer architectures, LLMs, and related technologies.
• Proficiency in Python and NLP libraries (Hugging Face Transformers, NLTK, spaCy).
• Experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containers.

Aufgaben

• Lead design, development, and deployment of NLP models, including LLMs and generative AI.
• Mentor NLP engineers and researchers, fostering high performance and collaboration.
• Define the technical roadmap for NLP projects aligned with business goals.
• Oversee model lifecycle from data prep to training, deployment and monitoring.
• Experiment and analyze to improve performance, accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborate with product and data teams to translate requirements into solutions.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in CS/AI

Tools

Hugging Face Transformers

NLTK

spaCy

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Docker

Kubernetes

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a frontrunner in the AI & Emerging Technologies domain, is actively seeking a talented Lead NLP Engineer to spearhead their initiatives in George, Western Cape . This pivotal role focuses on the development and deployment of advanced Natural Language Processing models, with a strong emphasis on generative AI applications. You will lead a dedicated team, driving innovation and shaping the future of language-based AI solutions for our client. This is an exceptional chance to influence the direction of cutting-edge technology in a collaborative and supportive setting within the scenic locale of George . The position requires a commitment to on-site work, fostering close team collaboration and leveraging the resources available at our client's facility. We are looking for a leader who can inspire and guide their team to achieve groundbreaking results in the fast-paced field of AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of state-of-the‑art Natural Language Processing models, including large language models (LLMs) and generative AI architectures.


• Manage and mentor a team of NLP engineers and researchers, fostering a high‑performance and collaborative work environment.


• Define the technical roadmap for NLP projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technological advancements.


• Oversee the entire model lifecycle, from data collection and preprocessing to training, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring.


• Conduct rigorous experimentation and analysis to improve model performance, accuracy, and efficiency.


• Collaborate with product managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.


• Stay current with the latest research and industry trends in NLP, generative AI, and related fields.


• Contribute to the company's intellectual property through innovation and potential patent filings.


• Ensure the development and deployment of NLP solutions adhere to ethical guidelines and responsible AI principles.


• Champion best practices in software engineering, MLOps, and data management for NLP systems.

Requirements

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


• Extensive experience (5+ years) in Natural Language Processing, with a significant focus on building and deploying generative AI models.


• Proven leadership experience, managing and mentoring technical teams.


• Deep understanding of transformer architectures, LLMs, and related technologies.


• Proficiency in Python and common NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, NLTK, spaCy).


• Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.


• Strong grasp of machine learning principles, statistical modeling, and data analysis.


• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).


• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.


• Demonstrated ability to deliver complex AI projects from conception to production.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package and performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.


• Retirement savings plan with company matching.


• Generous annual leave and public holiday allocation.


• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth, including access to specialized training and conferences.


• A dynamic and innovative work culture in George .


• State-of-the-art technology infrastructure.


• Company-sponsored social events and team-building activities.


• Potential for career advancement within a growing organization.


• Exposure to groundbreaking AI technologies and projects.