Senior AI Algorithm Engineer - Hybrid & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

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Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior AI Algorithm Engineer to join its team in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on researching, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge AI algorithms, driving performance and efficiency across systems.

You will collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to translate theory into practical, high-impact solutions within a hybrid work setup in Sandton, Gauteng. The position offers collaboration opportunities and exposure to pioneering AI research in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Proven experience in developing and optimizing complex AI/ML algorithms.
• Strong theoretical understanding of machine learning principles, statistical modeling, and optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java, and experience with ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).

Responsibilities

• Research, design, develop, and implement advanced AI and machine learning algorithms.
• Optimize existing algorithms for improved performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with data scientists to prototype and validate new algorithmic approaches.
• Translate algorithmic concepts into robust, production-ready code.
• Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of algorithms using appropriate metrics and datasets.
• Stay abreast of the latest research and advancements in AI, machine learning, and related fields.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth.
• Document algorithm designs, implementation details, and performance analyses.
• Identify and explore opportunities for algorithmic innovation to solve business challenges.
• Contribute to the overall AI strategy and technical roadmap.

Skills

ML theory

Python/C++/Java

Distributed computing

MLOps familiarity

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/AI/Math

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior AI Algorithm Engineer to join its team in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on researching, developing, and optimizing cutting-edge AI algorithms, driving performance and efficiency across systems.

You will collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to translate theory into practical, high-impact solutions within a hybrid work setup in Sandton, Gauteng. The position offers collaboration opportunities and exposure to pioneering AI research in a dynamic