Machine Learning Engineer

Placements24; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid and pension

Training and industry conferences

Collaborative work environment

Access to advanced technology

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a talented Machine Learning Engineer to join our expanding data science team. You will develop, deploy, and monitor ML models that solve real business problems, collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and product teams.

The role emphasizes scalable ML pipelines, feature engineering, and model governance, with opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in machine learning engineering.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data processing tools (e.g., Spark).

Responsibilities

• Develop and productionize machine learning models for various applications, including predictive modeling and recommendation systems.
• Implement and optimize ML algorithms, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with data scientists to preprocess data, perform feature engineering, and validate model performance.
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines for ML model training and inference.
• Monitor deployed models, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements in Durban.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Data preprocessing

Model deployment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented Machine Learning Engineer to join their growing data science team based in Durban . In this role, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and deploying machine learning models that solve complex business problems. You will work closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to bring cutting-edge AI solutions to life. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic environment, utilizing advanced techniques and tools to drive innovation within the organization. You will play a crucial role in enhancing our product capabilities through intelligent systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and productionize machine learning models for various applications, including predictive modeling and recommendation systems.
• Implement and optimize ML algorithms, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with data scientists to preprocess data, perform feature engineering, and validate model performance.
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines for ML model training and inference.
• Monitor deployed models, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements in Durban .

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in machine learning engineering .
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software development best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data processing tools (e.g., Spark).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus.
• Comprehensive medical aid and pension fund.
• Opportunities for training and attending industry conferences.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment in Durban .
• Access to advanced technology and a strong data-driven culture.