Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a skilled NLP Specialist to join a hybrid team. You will develop and implement NLP models to enable machines to understand and process human language, spanning text analysis, sentiment analysis, chatbots, and translation.

Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deploy NLP features across products, staying at the forefront of research while delivering practical, scalable solutions in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS, computational linguistics, or related field.
• At least 2 years of NLP experience.
• Proficiency with Python and NLP libraries (NLTK, spaCy, Transformers).
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of linguistic principles and text preprocessing.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs) is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and fine-tune NLP models for text classification, named entity recognition, and question answering.
• Implement advanced NLP techniques, including Transformers and LSTMs.
• Process and analyze large volumes of text data to extract insights.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate NLP models into applications.
• Evaluate and benchmark NLP model performance for accuracy and efficiency.
• Stay current with the latest research and advancements in NLP.

Skills

NLP expertise

Python

NLP libraries

Deep learning

Text preprocessing

LLMs advantage

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Computational Linguistics

Tools

NLTK

spaCy

Transformers

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialist to join their hybrid team in Soweto. You will focus on developing and implementing NLP models and solutions to enable machines to understand and process human language. This role is central to advancing our capabilities in text analysis, sentiment analysis, chatbots, and language translation. You will collaborate with data scientists and engineers to build sophisticated NLP features that enhance our products and services, working in an environment that values innovation and practical application.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and fine-tune NLP models for tasks such as text classification, named entity recognition, and question answering.
• Implement advanced NLP techniques, including deep learning models (e.g., Transformers, LSTMs).
• Process and analyze large volumes of text data to extract meaningful insights.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate NLP models into applications and platforms.
• Evaluate and benchmark NLP model performance, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Stay current with the latest research and advancements in the field of NLP.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Natural Language Processing.
• Proficiency in Python and NLP libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of linguistic principles and text data preprocessing.
• Experience with large language models (LLMs) is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and attending NLP conferences.
• A stimulating work environment in Soweto with opportunities for significant impact.