Remote Senior AI Research Scientist — Advanced ML Innovator

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Generous PTO

Remote-first culture

Professional development

Stock options after probation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist to lead cutting-edge ML model development in a remote-first setup. You will design advanced algorithms, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply AI solutions across products and services.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong publications, and mentoring, with a focus on ethical AI practices and bias mitigation within a global, flexible work structure.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc in Computer Science, AI, ML or related quantitative field.
• Proven research and development in ML with publications.
• Strong Python programming with TF/PyTorch/scikit-learn.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement advanced ML models and algorithms.
• Conduct rigorous research to identify new AI opportunities.
• Analyze large datasets to train models effectively.
• Collaborate with engineers and product managers to integrate AI solutions.
• Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to knowledge sharing.
• Develop and maintain robust codebases for AI experiments.
• Evaluate model performance and iterate improvements.
• Ensure ethical considerations and bias mitigation in AI development.

Skills

Python programming

ML algorithms

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

PhD or MSc in CS/AI

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Research Scientist to lead cutting-edge ML model development in a remote-first setup. You will design advanced algorithms, analyze large datasets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply AI solutions across products and services.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong publications, and mentoring, with a focus on ethical AI practices and bias mitigation within a global, flexible work structure.