Senior AI Architect: Deep Learning Innovator

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Specialist focused on Deep Learning Architectures in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge neural networks and work across CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, and GANs to deliver production-ready AI solutions.

The role requires a PhD or Master's in CS/AI/ML, strong Python skills, and experience with large-scale data and distributed training. A collaborative, research-driven environment offers opportunities for growth and impact.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in CS/AI/ML or related field.
• Extensive experience in designing and implementing deep learning models.
• Expertise in CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, GANs.
• Proficiency in Python and DL frameworks.
• Experience with large-scale datasets and distributed training.
• Publication in AI/ML conferences/journals valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize novel deep learning architectures for various AI tasks.
• Implement and train deep learning models using frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Conduct research into new deep learning techniques and their potential applications.
• Evaluate model performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to integrate deep learning models into production systems.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in deep learning research and industry trends.
• Mentor junior team members and share expertise on deep learning methodologies.
• Contribute to technical documentation and research publications.
• Ensure best practices in model development, testing, and deployment.

Skills

Deep learning expertise

Python

Research & development

Communication & teamwork

Education

PhD or Master's in CS/AI/ML

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

Distributed training

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Specialist focused on Deep Learning Architectures in Polokwane, Limpopo. You will design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge neural networks and work across CNNs, RNNs, Transformers, and GANs to deliver production-ready AI solutions.

The role requires a PhD or Master's in CS/AI/ML, strong Python skills, and experience with large-scale data and distributed training. A collaborative, research-driven environment offers opportunities for growth and impact.