Remote Machine Learning Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Home office budget

Professional development

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Machine Learning Engineer to join a globally distributed team. You will design, build, and deploy robust ML models, work on challenging datasets, and contribute to cutting-edge AI solutions.

This role emphasizes collaboration across cross-functional teams in a fully remote setup. Ideal candidates have strong Python skills, experience with ML libraries, and a solid cloud/MLops background.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, engineering or related field.
• Proven experience as a machine learning engineer or similar role.
• Strong programming with Python and ML libraries.
• Solid understanding of ML algorithms and software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy scalable machine learning models.
• Design and implement data pipelines for model training and evaluation.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to deploy models in production.
• Monitor and optimize performance of deployed ML models.
• Run experiments to test new algorithms and techniques.
• Contribute to codebase with high quality, maintainable code.

Skills

Machine learning

Remote collaboration

ML problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

Scikit-learn

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Remote Machine Learning Engineer to join their globally distributed team, working remotely from anywhere. This role is crucial for designing, building, and deploying robust machine learning models that drive innovation across our product suite. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging datasets and complex problems, contributing directly to the development of cutting-edge AI solutions. As part of a forward-thinking company, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, contributing to a culture that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and the successful integration of AI into our services, all within a flexible and supportive remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, train, and deploy scalable machine learning models for various applications.
• Design and implement data pipelines for model training and evaluation.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate ML models into production systems.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of deployed ML models.
• Conduct experiments to test new algorithms and techniques.
• Contribute to the team's codebase, ensuring high standards of quality and maintainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Python and popular ML libraries (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of ML algorithms, data structures, and software engineering principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote, asynchronous setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Home office setup allowance and professional development budget.
• A fully remote culture that emphasizes collaboration and work-life balance.