Senior AI Engineer - Computer Vision

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous paid time off

Remote-first culture

Professional growth & virtual events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Engineer with deep specialization in computer vision to join a fully remote team. You will design and deploy CV models, work with large datasets, and optimize for performance across hardware. The role emphasizes async collaboration and impact across industries from anywhere, including Cape Town, ZA.

We value strong experience in Python/C++, OpenCV, and modern DL frameworks, plus cloud ML deployment. Remote-first culture and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in CS, AI, EEE or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on computer vision experience with a strong project portfolio.
• Proficiency with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras and OpenCV.
• Strong Python and C++ programming skills.
• Experience with cloud platforms for ML training/deployment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms and models.
• Work with large-scale image/video datasets and perform data augmentation.
• Optimize model performance and efficiency across hardware.
• Collaborate with product, engineering and data science teams to integrate CV solutions.
• Research new CV techniques and stay ahead of industry trends.
• Write clean, production-ready code and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in deployed CV systems.

Skills

Python

C++

Deep learning

Remote collaboration

Image processing

Data augmentation

Model optimization

Education

Master's degree or PhD in CS/AI/EE

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

OpenCV

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a global leader in AI solutions, and we are seeking an exceptional Senior AI Engineer with a deep specialization in Computer Vision to join our fully remote team. This role is critical for developing and deploying advanced computer vision models that power innovative applications across various industries. As a remote-first organization, we thrive on asynchronous collaboration and cutting-edge technology. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing complex computer vision algorithms, working with large-scale datasets, and contributing to the entire machine learning lifecycle. If you are a passionate AI expert who excels in a remote environment and is driven by solving challenging problems, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a significant impact from anywhere, contributing to our mission from **Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA** and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement state-of-the-art computer vision algorithms and models (e.g., object detection, image segmentation, facial recognition).
• Work with large-scale image and video datasets, including data augmentation and preprocessing.
• Optimize models for performance and efficiency on various hardware platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, engineering, data science) to integrate CV solutions into products.
• Conduct research into new CV techniques and technologies, staying ahead of industry trends.
• Write clean, well-documented, and production-ready code.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in deployed CV systems.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands‑on experience in computer vision, with a strong portfolio of projects.
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Expertise in CV libraries like OpenCV.
• Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for ML model training and deployment.
• Excellent understanding of image processing, feature extraction, and deep learning architectures for vision tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fully remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and generous paid time off. You will have the flexibility to work from any location, with access to collaborative online tools and regular virtual team interactions. Opportunities for professional growth, attending virtual conferences, and continuous learning are integral to our culture. We provide a supportive and inclusive remote-first work environment, fostering innovation and individual contribution, wherever you may be based.