ML Software Engineer: End-to-End AI & Data Systems

Sanlam Limited; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanlam Limited is expanding a digital-first team in Cape Town to build ML-driven features end-to-end, delivering production-ready models and data pipelines. The role requires autonomous work, strong problem solving, and collaboration with product and design peers.

You will influence coding standards, implement robust ML ecosystems, and mentor juniors while contributing to scalable, reliable systems in a dynamic financial services setting.

Qualifications

• Typically 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• Exposure to ML frameworks (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Knowledge of distributed systems, APIs, databases and scalable architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own ML/data features from concept to production.
• Mentor junior engineers and improve team practices.
• Collaborate with Product Management and Design to understand requirements.

Skills

ML frameworks

Python

Data pipelines

Distributed systems

Code reviews

Mentoring

Education

CS degree

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Job description

Sanlam Limited is expanding a digital-first team in Cape Town to build ML-driven features end-to-end, delivering production-ready models and data pipelines. The role requires autonomous work, strong problem solving, and collaboration with product and design peers.

You will influence coding standards, implement robust ML ecosystems, and mentor juniors while contributing to scalable, reliable systems in a dynamic financial services setting.