Remote AI Software Engineer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Cutting-edge AI

Health & wellness

Learning resources

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote AI Software Engineer to contribute to innovative AI applications and scalable systems. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work with a distributed team on challenging, cutting-edge projects.

You will design, build, test, and deploy AI/ML models, collaborate with data scientists, and participate in Agile processes to deliver business value with robust, reliable software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience with a focus on AI/ML.
• Strong programming in Python and experience with AI/ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Docker/Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including testing and CI/CD.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy AI/ML models and algorithms.
• Build robust software systems that integrate AI functionalities.
• Optimize code and algorithms for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and researchers to productionize AI solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and agile development processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production AI systems.

Skills

Python

AI/ML

Distributed systems

CI/CD

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Remote AI Software Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative artificial intelligence applications. This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while collaborating with a high-performing, distributed team. You will be involved in designing, building, and deploying sophisticated AI systems, tackling complex technical challenges, and implementing scalable solutions that drive business value. This is an ideal role for an engineer passionate about AI who thrives in a dynamic, collaborative, and remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy AI/ML models and algorithms.
• Build robust software systems that integrate AI functionalities.
• Optimize code and algorithms for performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and researchers to implement and productionize AI solutions.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and agile development processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production AI systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a focus on AI/ML.
• Strong programming skills in Python and experience with AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, including testing and CI/CD.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and effective remote communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to continuous learning and professional development resources.