Senior AI Engineer - Computer Vision

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1,983,000 - 2,809,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Fully remote

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Engineer specialized in Computer Vision to design and deploy advanced visual models. This fully remote role offers the chance to work with a global team on real‑world image recognition, object detection, and video analysis projects.

You will build robust data pipelines, optimize inference across devices and cloud, mentor colleagues, and stay at the forefront of CV research.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in CS/EE with a CV focus.
• 5+ years of professional CV engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python and DL libraries (TF, PyTorch, Keras).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement CV algorithms and models with deep learning.
• Build and maintain data pipelines for training and evaluating CV models.
• Optimize inference performance on edge devices and cloud.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate CV into products.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews in CV projects.

Skills

Python

Deep learning

OpenCV

MLOps

Cloud platforms

Computer Vision

TensorFlow / PyTorch / Keras

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/EE (CV focus)

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

OpenCV

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Senior AI Engineer with expertise in Computer Vision to join their innovative team, operating on a fully remote basis. You will be responsible for developing and deploying advanced computer vision models for applications ranging from image recognition and object detection to video analysis. This role offers the chance to work on challenging, real-world problems and contribute to the cutting edge of AI technology from the comfort of your home office. You will collaborate with a global team of engineers and researchers, driving the development of intelligent visual systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement computer vision algorithms and models using deep learning frameworks.
• Build and maintain robust data pipelines for training and evaluating computer vision models.
• Optimize model performance for inference on various hardware platforms, including edge devices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate computer vision capabilities into products and services.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in computer vision research and apply them to practical challenges.
• Perform code reviews and mentor junior engineers on best practices in computer vision development.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on computer vision.
• 5+ years of professional experience in computer vision engineering.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.
• Strong experience with computer vision libraries such as OpenCV.
• Solid understanding of image processing, machine learning, and deep learning principles.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and MLOps practices.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Flexible, fully remote working arrangement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and parental leave policies.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in the AI field.