Senior AI Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Stock options

Professional development opportunities

Remote-friendly environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join their tech team in Gauteng. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable AI systems addressing business challenges, collaborating with data scientists and engineers to bring AI capabilities to life.

You will work on production-ready models, ML pipelines, MLOps practices, and cloud deployments, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on AI/ML.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java or Scala and ML libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable AI/ML pipelines and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement production-ready AI models for predictive analytics, recommendations, and automation.
• Optimize AI algorithms for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate with data scientists to translate research models into deployable software.
• Implement MLOps practices for model deployment, monitoring, and management in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in AI systems to ensure reliable operation.

Skills

Python

Java

Scala

MLOps

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior AI Engineer to join their innovative technology division in Tembisa . You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated artificial intelligence systems that address complex business challenges. This position requires a blend of strong engineering skills and a deep understanding of AI/ML principles to build scalable and efficient AI solutions. You will work closely with data scientists, product managers, and other engineers to bring cutting-edge AI capabilities to life, contributing to the company's leadership in emerging technologies. This role offers the chance to work on impactful projects within a collaborative and growth-oriented setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust and scalable AI/ML pipelines and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement production-ready AI models for various applications, including predictive analytics, recommendation systems, and automation.
• Optimize AI algorithms and model performance for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate with data scientists to translate research models into deployable software.
• Implement MLOps practices for model deployment, monitoring, and management in cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in AI systems and ensure their reliable operation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a significant focus on AI/ML development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, and experience with AI/ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.
• Experience with MLOps tools and best practices for deploying and managing ML models in production.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance.
• A flexible and remote-friendly work environment to foster work-life balance in Tembisa .
• Access to cutting-edge AI tools and technologies.