Remote AI Engineer - Natural Language Processing

Placements24; Paarl; Remote; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Home office stipend

Remote-friendly culture

Professional development

Health coverage

Bonuses

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a talented AI Engineer specializing in NLP to join our fully remote engineering team. You will design, develop, and deploy NLP models powering chatbots, sentiment analysis, translation, and text summarization.

The role emphasizes collaboration, scalable production systems, and staying current with NLP research. The ideal candidate holds a Master's or PhD in a related field, 3+ years of NLP experience, strong Python skills, and familiarity with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, AI, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional NLP experience with model deployment.
• Strong Python skills and experience with ML/DL frameworks.
• Experience with transformer-based models and Hugging Face is desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud AI/ML services (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Aufgaben

• Design, develop, and implement NLP models using Python and libraries.
• Fine-tune DL models for text classification, NER, QA, and language generation.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to deploy NLP features.
• Process large text datasets and prepare data for training.
• Evaluate models and optimize performance; stay updated on NLP research.
• Deploy models to production ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Write clean, well-documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Research novel NLP techniques and their potential applications.

Kenntnisse

NLP expertise

Python programming

Research & analysis

Remote collaboration

Machine learning concepts

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in CS/CL/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Hugging Face Transformers

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and motivated AI Engineer with a specialization in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is ideal for an individual passionate about developing intelligent systems that understand and process human language. You will be instrumental in building and deploying NLP models that power innovative applications, such as chatbots, sentiment analysis tools, translation services, and advanced text summarization systems. As a remote‑first company, we champion flexibility and collaboration, utilizing state‑of‑the-art tools to ensure effective teamwork regardless of location. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in machine learning, deep learning, and NLP techniques, coupled with excellent programming skills and a desire to solve complex linguistic challenges. This is a prime opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking AI projects from anywhere, influencing the direction of human‑computer interaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement NLP models and algorithms using Python and relevant libraries (e.g., NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers).
• Build and fine‑tune deep learning models for tasks such as text classification, named entity recognition, question answering, and language generation.
• Collaborate with product managers and other engineers to integrate NLP capabilities into existing and new products.
• Process and analyze large text datasets, preparing them for machine learning model training.
• Evaluate model performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement optimization strategies.
• Stay current with the latest research and advancements in NLP and machine learning.
• Deploy NLP models into production environments, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Write clean, well‑documented, and maintainable code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Conduct research on novel NLP techniques and their potential applications.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience in developing and deploying NLP solutions.
• Strong understanding of NLP concepts, techniques, and libraries.
• Proficiency in Python and experience with machine learning/deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Experience with transformer‑based models and frameworks like Hugging Face is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their AI/ML services.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, adept at working in a remote team setting.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Experience with data preprocessing and feature engineering for text data.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and potential for performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible remote work schedule and unlimited PTO.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training and conference attendance.
• Access to cutting‑edge AI tools and resources.
• A dynamic and collaborative remote work culture.
• Opportunity to work on impactful NLP projects shaping the future of communication.
• Home office setup stipend.