Lead Principal AI Vision Researcher (Remote)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal AI Researcher specializing in Computer Vision to lead cutting-edge research from a fully remote location. The role demands a PhD with a strong CV focus and a proven track record in deep learning methods for vision tasks.

You will publish in premier conferences, mentor a distributed team of researchers, and translate discoveries into tangible AI systems while shaping the research strategy of the company.

Qualifications

• PhD with strong computer vision focus and a distinguished publication record.
• 10+ years of post-doctoral research in computer vision and related areas.
• Proven ability to lead research projects and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct advanced research in computer vision, including image recognition and video analysis.
• Develop novel algorithms and publish in top conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to prototype research innovations.
• Mentor junior researchers and interns in a remote, distributed setting.
• Shape the strategic direction of AI research within the company.

Skills

Python

Deep learning

CNNs

Transformers

GANs

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Distributed training

Research leadership

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science / AI / Electrical Engineering

Tools

GPU clusters

HPC frameworks

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal AI Researcher specializing in Computer Vision to lead cutting-edge research from a fully remote location. The role demands a PhD with a strong CV focus and a proven track record in deep learning methods for vision tasks.

You will publish in premier conferences, mentor a distributed team of researchers, and translate discoveries into tangible AI systems while shaping the research strategy of the company.