Remote AI Research Engineer

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development budget

Flexible hours

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented AI Research Engineer to join its AI & Emerging Technologies division in a fully remote role. You will work on cutting-edge research, develop novel algorithms, and transform concepts into scalable solutions from anywhere.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD or MSc in CS/AI with 3+ years of hands-on AI research, strong Python skills, and experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch. You will collaborate with a distributed team and contribute to publications and open-source

Qualifications

• PhD or Masters in CS/AI or related field.
• 3+ years hands-on AI research and engineering experience.
• Proficient Python and DL frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Responsibilities

• Conduct R&D in advanced AI fields (DL, RL, CV).
• Design, implement, and evaluate novel AI models.
• Translate prototypes into production-ready code.
• Collaborate with distributed remote team.
• Analyze complex datasets to guide research directions.
• Contribute to publications and conferences.

Skills

Python programming

Deep learning

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Research experience

Education

PhD / MSc in CS/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented and driven AI Research Engineer to join their innovative AI & Emerging Technologies division, operating under a fully remote model. This role is designed for individuals passionate about pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and transforming theoretical concepts into practical, deployable solutions. You will work on cutting-edge research projects, developing novel algorithms and systems that will shape the future of AI. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to significant advancements in the field from the comfort of your own location, collaborating with a world-class team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development in advanced AI fields, such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, or computer vision.
• Design, implement, and evaluate novel AI algorithms and models.
• Translate research prototypes into production-quality code and scalable systems.
• Collaborate effectively with other researchers and engineers in a distributed, remote environment.
• Analyze and interpret complex datasets to inform research directions and model improvements.
• Contribute to the scientific community through publications and presentations at leading AI conferences.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related field.
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in AI research and engineering.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proven ability to implement and optimize complex AI models.
• Experience with software engineering best practices for research and development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous professional development budget for courses, conferences, and learning resources.
• Flexible working hours and a truly remote work culture.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI research with a globally distributed team.