Remote Senior AI/ML Engineer - Computer Vision

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health insurance

Learning & conference opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a remote Senior AI/ML Engineer specializing in computer vision. You will design, develop, and deploy CV models handling image and video data, with production-ready pipelines and MLOps strategies.

We value strong deep learning expertise, Python proficiency, and collaboration with researchers in a fully remote, globally distributed team environment. Prior cloud experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, AI, or related field focusing on Computer Vision.
• 5+ years of professional experience developing and deploying CV models.
• Strong understanding of deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced computer vision algorithms and models using deep learning.
• Train and deploy CV models for image classification, object detection, segmentation, and tracking.
• Work with large-scale image and video datasets, ensure data quality and preparation.
• Optimize model performance for production efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with research teams to explore novel CV approaches.
• Contribute to development of CV pipelines and MLOps strategies.
• Stay updated on CV and DL research and advancements.
• Write clean, well-documented Python code.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise.

Skills

Deep learning

Python

Computer vision

OpenCV

Cloud platforms

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-image

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in CS/EE/AI with CV focus

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

OpenCV

scikit-image

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a global leader in AI innovation and is looking for a talented Remote Senior AI/ML Engineer with a specialization in Computer Vision to join their elite engineering team. This is a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying cutting-edge computer vision models and algorithms that power groundbreaking applications. This role involves tackling complex challenges in image and video analysis, object detection, recognition, and scene understanding. You will work with massive datasets and leverage state-of-the-art deep learning techniques. Collaboration with a world-class team of AI researchers and engineers is central to this role, driving the creation of intelligent systems that solve real-world problems. Your expertise will be crucial in advancing our computer vision capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement advanced computer vision algorithms and models using deep learning techniques.
• Design, train, and deploy CV models for tasks such as image classification, object detection, segmentation, and tracking.
• Work with large-scale image and video datasets, ensuring data quality and preparation.
• Optimize model performance for efficiency and accuracy in production environments.
• Collaborate with research teams to explore and integrate novel CV approaches.
• Contribute to the development of robust CV pipelines and MLOps strategies.
• Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in computer vision and deep learning.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in Python and relevant libraries.
• Mentor junior engineers and share expertise within the team.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, AI, or a related field with a focus on Computer Vision.
• 5+ years of professional experience in developing and deploying computer vision models.
• Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Proficiency in Python and computer vision libraries (e.g., OpenCV, scikit-image).
• Experience with common computer vision tasks and datasets.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their ML services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, essential for a remote role.
• Experience with MLOps and model deployment is a plus.

Benefits

• As a fully remote role, this position offers exceptional work-life balance and the freedom to work from any location.
• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning, professional growth, and attending leading AI conferences are provided.
• You will work on intellectually stimulating projects at the cutting edge of AI and computer vision technology.
• Be part of a globally distributed, highly talented team focused on innovation and excellence.
• Embrace the flexibility and autonomy of remote work while making significant contributions to impactful AI solutions.