Senior AI Engineer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Senior AI Engineer for our client’s team in Sandton. Design, develop, and deploy state-of-the-art AI/ML solutions that drive business innovation and scale across products.

Work on challenging problems using modern techniques and tools to build robust systems. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with data scientists and software engineers, stay current with AI research, and contribute to cutting-edge projects—with potential for remote

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS, Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of AI/ML engineering or software development with AI focus.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Experience with cloud platforms and MLOps.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy robust AI/ML models and systems for various applications.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for training and evaluating machine learning models.
• Optimize AI algorithms and infrastructure for performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate AI solutions into products and services.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and research, identifying opportunities for application.

Skills

Python programming

ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

MLOps practices

AI/ML engineering

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior AI Engineer to join their innovative team in Sandton . This role is crucial for designing, developing, and deploying advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that drive business innovation. You will work on challenging problems, leveraging state-of-the- art techniques and tools to build scalable and efficient AI systems. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, mentor junior engineers, and make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, with the potential for remote collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deploy robust AI/ML models and systems for various applications.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines for training and evaluating machine learning models.
• Optimize AI algorithms and infrastructure for performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate AI solutions into products and services.
• Stay current with emerging AI technologies and research, identifying opportunities for application.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering or software development with an AI focus.
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python and experience with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, data structures, and software design principles.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps practices.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• A collaborative and forward-thinking work environment.