Machine Learning Engineer - Predictive Modeling

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health and wellness benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Access to cloud resources for ML work

Remote-first collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning Engineer for a fully remote role. You will lead the ML lifecycle from preprocessing and feature engineering to model training, validation and deployment, impacting business intelligence and operational efficiency.

You will work with large datasets, and cutting-edge tools to build predictive models and intelligent systems, collaborating with data scientists, engineers, and analysts across a remote-first team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or in a predictive modelling role.
• Strong programming skills in Python and ML libraries (Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools (Pandas, NumPy, SQL).
• Understanding of statistical concepts and ML algorithms.
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps is a plus.
• Ability to work remotely in a collaborative team.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain ML pipelines for predictive modeling.
• Develop and implement algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, and time-series forecasting.
• Perform data exploration, cleaning, and feature engineering on large datasets.
• Train, evaluate, and fine-tune ML models using various libraries.
• Deploy ML models into production with scalability and reliability.
• Monitor model performance and plan retraining and updates.
• Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and analysts to deliver solutions.
• Automate ML workflows to improve efficiency.
• Stay updated with AI and analytics advancements.
• Document methodologies, experiments, and results thoroughly.

Skills

Python

ML algorithms

Data manipulation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/DS

Tools

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Pandas

NumPy

SQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic innovator in AI and emerging technologies, is actively seeking a highly skilled Machine Learning Engineer to join their growing team. This is a fully remote position, enabling you to contribute to cutting-edge projects from the comfort of your home office. You will be instrumental in developing and deploying sophisticated predictive models that drive business intelligence and operational efficiency. Your work will involve the entire ML lifecycle, from data preprocessing and feature engineering to model training, validation, and deployment. We are dedicated to building a world-class remote workforce, providing a supportive and collaborative environment for all team members. This role is perfect for a proactive engineer who is passionate about leveraging data to solve complex problems and eager to make a tangible impact. You will work with vast datasets and cutting-edge tools to build intelligent systems that predict future trends and outcomes. Join us in shaping the future of data-driven insights and strategic decision-making through advanced AI.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust machine learning pipelines for predictive modeling.


• Develop and implement algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, and time-series forecasting.


• Perform data exploration, cleaning, and feature engineering on large and complex datasets.


• Train, evaluate, and fine-tune ML models using various frameworks and libraries.


• Deploy ML models into production environments, ensuring scalability and reliability.


• Monitor model performance in production and implement strategies for retraining and updates.


• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and business analysts to understand requirements and deliver solutions.


• Automate ML workflows and processes to improve efficiency.


• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in machine learning and predictive analytics.


• Document methodologies, experiments, and results thoroughly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.


• Proven experience (3+ years) as a Machine Learning Engineer or in a similar role focused on predictive modeling.


• Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with ML libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).


• Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SQL).


• Solid understanding of statistical concepts and machine learning algorithms.


• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices is a plus.


• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote and collaborative team environment.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.


• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.


• A proactive and self-motivated approach to tackling challenges.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.


• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.


• Opportunities for professional development, including online courses and virtual conferences.


• Access to advanced cloud computing resources for ML development.


• A collaborative and supportive remote-first work culture.


• The chance to work on impactful projects that leverage data for significant business outcomes.