Remote Deep Learning AI Engineer — Build Next-Gen Models

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,334,000 - 2,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Health and wellness benefits

Fully remote work arrangement

Learning opportunities and conferences

Exposure to innovative AI projects

Collaborative remote team environment

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an AI Engineer specialized in Deep Learning to join a fully remote team. Design, develop, and deploy advanced deep learning models across NLP, computer vision, and recommender systems, with a focus on scalable production deployment and collaboration with global engineers.

The ideal candidate excels in Python, has hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch, and stays current with AI research while driving practical, real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in developing and deploying deep learning models.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Proficiency with deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) and associated libraries.
• Solid understanding of machine learning principles, algorithms, and data structures.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and train deep learning models for NLP, computer vision, and recommender systems.
• Develop and optimize deep learning architectures for performance and efficiency.
• Utilize deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Work with large datasets, including data preprocessing, augmentation, and feature engineering.
• Deploy trained models into production environments, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to integrate AI solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in deep learning and AI.
• Conduct experiments, analyze results, and document methodologies and findings.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges related to deep learning model development and deployment.
• Contribute to building a strong AI engineering culture within the remote team.

Skills

Python programming

Deep learning

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

MLOps

Cloud platforms

Data preprocessing

Model deployment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/AI/ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an AI Engineer specialized in Deep Learning to join a fully remote team. Design, develop, and deploy advanced deep learning models across NLP, computer vision, and recommender systems, with a focus on scalable production deployment and collaboration with global engineers.

The ideal candidate excels in Python, has hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch, and stays current with AI research while driving practical, real-world impact.