Remote Senior AI Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office stipend

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join its fully remote, globally distributed team. You will drive the design, implementation, and deployment of advanced AI/ML models and scalable pipelines that power diverse products across multiple domains.

The role requires a strong academic background, 5+ years in AI/ML and software development, and hands-on experience with TensorFlow or PyTorch, plus cloud/MLOps proficiency. Remote work flexibility is offered.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (MS/PhD).
• 5+ years hands-on AI/ML engineering and software development experience.
• Proficiency in Python and major deep learning frameworks.
• Experience deploying scalable AI solutions in the cloud and operating ML pipelines.

Responsibilities

• design, develop, and deploy robust AI/ML models and algorithms.
• Build and maintain production-grade AI pipelines with reliability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate AI into products.
• Optimize AI systems for performance, cost, and scalability in cloud environments.
• Write clean, well-documented, testable code; troubleshoot complex AI issues.

Skills

Python

Deep learning

ML algorithms

Cloud platforms

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS/Azure/GCP

MLOps

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior AI Engineer to join their fully remote team. This position is central to building and scaling advanced AI systems that power innovative solutions. You will take ownership of critical components of the AI infrastructure, contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle from design to deployment and maintenance. This role is perfect for an experienced AI professional who thrives in a remote setting and is passionate about delivering high-quality, impactful AI-driven products across various domains, working autonomously and collaboratively with a global team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy robust and scalable AI/ML models and algorithms.
• Build and maintain production-grade AI pipelines, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
• Collaborate with data scientists and other engineers to integrate AI capabilities into products.
• Optimize AI systems for performance, accuracy, and resource utilization in a cloud environment.
• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code for AI/ML applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to AI systems.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI/ML engineering and software development.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of ML algorithms, statistical modeling, and data structures.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices.
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to work effectively in a remote , distributed team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and a home office stipend.
Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• A culture that embraces remote work and fosters collaboration and innovation.