NLP Engineer - Generative AI Models

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented NLP Engineer to join a fully remote team advancing generative AI and NLP models. The role focuses on developing, training, and refining large language models, with emphasis on text generation, dialogue systems, and data-driven insights.

Strong background in NLP and deep learning is essential. You will work with state-of-the-art tools (Transformers, PyTorch, TensorFlow) and cloud platforms, collaborating with researchers to deploy models into production in a

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, AI, or related field.
• Proven experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning.
• Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) and generative AI techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and fine-tune LLMs and other generative AI models for NLP tasks.
• Implement and optimize NLP algorithms for text generation, summarization, translation, and chatbots.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate NLP models into production systems.
• Process and analyze large text datasets, ensuring data quality for training.
• Evaluate model performance and implement enhancements.

Skills

NLP

Machine Learning

Python

Deep Learning

LLMs

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, AI, or related field

Tools

Hugging Face Transformers

NLTK

spaCy

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge technology firm at the forefront of generative AI, is seeking a talented NLP Engineer to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This role is crucial for developing and refining advanced Natural Language Processing models, with a specific focus on large language models (LLMs) and generative AI applications. You will work on challenging projects that involve creating human-like text, engaging in dialogue systems, and extracting insights from complex language data. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in NLP, deep learning, and hands-on experience with state-of-the-art generative models. This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineer passionate about NLP to contribute to groundbreaking AI advancements and shape the future of human-computer interaction, all from a remote location.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and fine-tune large language models (LLMs) and other generative AI models for NLP tasks.
• Implement and optimize NLP algorithms for applications such as text generation, summarization, translation, and chatbots.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate NLP models into production systems.
• Process and analyze large text datasets, ensuring data quality and preparation for model training.
• Evaluate model performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements.
• Stay current with the latest research and advancements in NLP, LLMs, and generative AI.
• Contribute to the development of NLP tools and frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and debug NLP models and associated systems.
• Ensure responsible AI practices are applied in model development and deployment.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, AI, or a related field.
• Proven experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and machine learning.
• Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) and generative AI techniques.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with NLP libraries (e.g., Hugging Face Transformers, NLTK, spaCy) and deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience in data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation for NLP tasks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their ML services is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, collaborative team setting.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. As a fully remote position, employees enjoy maximum flexibility and work-life balance. We provide ample opportunities for professional development, including access to online courses, workshops, and virtual conferences. Our client fosters a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and collaboration, offering significant potential for career growth within the exciting field of generative AI.