Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health & Retirement Benefits

Professional Development & Conferences

Stimulating work environment

Challenging NLP projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng is seeking an expert NLP Specialist to join our innovative team. You will develop NLP models, apply deep learning techniques, and translate language data into actionable insights for AI-powered applications.

The role requires 3+ years in NLP, strong Python skills, and experience with libraries such as Hugging Face Transformers, spaCy, and TensorFlow/PyTorch. You will collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deploy language technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Natural Language Processing.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with NLP libraries (NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Proficiency with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement NLP models for tasks such as text classification, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and machine translation.
• Utilize deep learning techniques and frameworks (e.g., Transformers, LSTMs) for NLP tasks.
• Process and analyze large volumes of textual data.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate NLP capabilities into products.
• Evaluate and fine-tune NLP models for optimal performance.
• Stay current with research advancements in NLP and related fields.

Skills

NLP

Python

Deep Learning

Text Analytics

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Computational Linguistics

Tools

NLTK

spaCy

Transformers

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an expert Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialist to join their innovative team in Mahikeng . This role is central to unlocking the potential of human language through advanced AI techniques, developing systems that can understand, interpret, and generate text. You will work on exciting projects that leverage NLP to enhance customer interactions, analyze text data, and build intelligent applications within the domain of AI and Emerging Technologies . If you have a strong background in NLP and a passion for creating intelligent language-based solutions, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant contribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement NLP models for tasks such as text classification, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and machine translation.
• Utilize deep learning techniques and frameworks (e.g., Transformers, LSTMs) for NLP tasks.
• Process and analyze large volumes of textual data.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate NLP capabilities into products.
• Evaluate and fine-tune NLP models for optimal performance.
• Stay current with research advancements in NLP and related fields.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Natural Language Processing.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with NLP libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Proficiency with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Experience with text data preprocessing and feature engineering.
• Solid understanding of linguistic principles and machine learning concepts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending relevant conferences.
• A stimulating work environment focused on innovation.
• Work on challenging and impactful NLP projects.