Senior AI Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Cutting-edge AI tech

Training & development

Vibrant Stellenbosch location

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking a Senior AI Engineer to join a forward-thinking team, focusing on designing, developing, and deploying advanced AI and ML systems.

You will work on challenging projects, leveraging TensorFlow, PyTorch, and cloud platforms to build scalable solutions, collaborate with data scientists, and contribute to a culture of innovation in a vibrant city setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional AI/ML engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python and AI/ML frameworks.
• Strong understanding of ML algorithms and data structures.
• Experience with cloud platforms and MLOps.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable AI/ML systems and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement robust ML models for analytics, NLP, and computer vision.
• Collaborate with data scientists to productionize models and optimize performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for AI/ML apps.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production AI system issues.
• Stay current with AI/ML research and apply innovations.

Skills

Python

AI/ML concepts

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a talented and experienced Senior AI Engineer to join their innovative team in Stellenbosch. This role is critical in the design, development, and deployment of advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning systems. You will work on challenging projects, leveraging the latest technologies to solve complex problems and deliver impactful AI solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, a passion for AI, and the ability to contribute to a collaborative and forward-thinking engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable AI and machine learning systems and infrastructure.
• Develop and implement robust ML models for applications such as predictive analytics, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Collaborate with data scientists to productionize models and optimize their performance.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for AI/ML applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in production AI systems.
• Stay current with advancements in AI/ML research and technologies, and apply them to practical problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in AI or machine learning engineering.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and experience with AI/ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, statistical modeling, and data structures.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and MLOps principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technologies .
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• A stimulating work environment in the vibrant city of Stellenbosch .
• Contribution to innovative projects that shape the future of technology.