Remote Machine Learning Engineer

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Ibrido; ZAR 800.000 - 1.400.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Professional development

Remote work

Global team

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Machine Learning Engineer in South Africa. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable ML models powering next-generation intelligent products.

The role requires a strong AI background, excellent Python skills, and experience working with distributed teams. The position offers fully remote work within South Africa, competitive salary, medical aid, and opportunities for professional development through online courses and conferences.

Competenze

• Master's or PhD in a quantitative field (CS/AI/Statistics).
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in developing and deploying ML models in production.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras).
• Strong grasp of statistical modeling, data mining, and ML algorithms (regression, classification, clustering, DL).
• Experience with big data (Spark/Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Solid software engineering skills (Git, CI/CD).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in remote teams and independently.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and implement scalable ML models and algorithms.
• Process, clean, and analyze large datasets for patterns and insights.
• Develop and deploy ML pipelines for training, evaluation, and inference.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers.
• Stay updated on ML, DL, and AI research advances.
• Conduct experiments to validate models and iterate designs.
• Maintain documentation for models and processes.
• Optimize model performance for speed and scalability.
• Contribute to architecture of AI-driven features and products.
• Present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Python

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Formazione

Master's/PhD in CS/AI/Statistics

Strumenti

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Keras

Spark

Hadoop

Git

CI/CD

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking technology solutions provider, is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Remote Machine Learning Engineer to join their innovative product development team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, though a strong understanding of the local tech landscape is beneficial. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge machine learning models that power our client's next generation of intelligent products. The ideal candidate is passionate about artificial intelligence, possesses a robust mathematical and statistical foundation, and excels in translating complex data into actionable insights. This role requires a self-starter who can thrive in an independent work environment and collaborate effectively with a distributed global team. You will be instrumental in pushing the boundaries of AI and its applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement scalable machine learning models and algorithms for various applications.
• Process, clean, and analyze large datasets to extract meaningful patterns and insights.
• Develop and deploy machine learning pipelines for training, evaluation, and inference.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in machine learning, deep learning, and AI research.
• Conduct experiments to test and validate model performance, iterating on designs as needed.
• Develop and maintain robust documentation for models, algorithms, and processes.
• Optimize model performance for speed, accuracy, and scalability.
• Contribute to the overall architecture and design of AI-driven features and products.
• Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• A Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in a production environment.
• Proficiency in Python and core machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn, Keras).
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, data mining, and machine learning algorithms (e.g., regression, classification, clustering, deep learning).
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Solid software engineering skills, including version control (Git) and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in remote teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• A portfolio of machine learning projects or contributions to open-source projects is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including excellent medical aid coverage and opportunities for professional development through online courses and conference attendance.
• As a fully remote position, you will benefit from unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• This role provides exposure to challenging AI projects and the opportunity to work with a talented, globally distributed team.
• Join a company that is at the forefront of technological innovation and values your expertise.
• Enjoy the benefits of remote work without compromising on career growth and impact.