Senior AI Engineer - Computer Vision

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Professional development budget

Collaborative team culture

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior AI Engineer with strong Computer Vision expertise to join a remote-first team. You will design and deploy advanced CV models that drive real-world intelligent systems across industries.

Lead architecture, collaborate with researchers, and mentor teammates while delivering robust, scalable AI solutions using Python, CV libraries, and cloud/MLOps tools.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field with CV/AI focus.
• 5+ years of professional experience in developing and deploying computer vision models.
• Strong proficiency in Python and CV libraries (OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Solid understanding of CNNs, Transformers and image processing techniques.
• Experience with MLOps and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize deep learning models for CV tasks like detection and segmentation.
• Implement and deploy CV models into production using cloud platforms and containers.
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate CV into broader AI systems.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation to ensure accuracy, performance, and robustness.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical roadmap.

Skills

Computer Vision

Python

OpenCV

TensorFlow

PyTorch

MLOps

AWS

Azure

GCP

Education

Master's or PhD

Tools

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior AI Engineer with expertise in Computer Vision to join their innovative, remote-first team. This role is integral to developing and deploying advanced visual intelligence systems that push the boundaries of AI & Emerging Technologies . You will lead the design and implementation of cutting-edge computer vision models, contributing to solutions that revolutionize various industries. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in a collaborative remote environment and is passionate about creating impactful AI-driven visual applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize deep learning models for computer vision tasks such as object detection, image segmentation, and facial recognition.
• Implement and deploy CV models into production environments using cloud platforms and containerization technologies.
• Collaborate with research scientists and other engineers to integrate CV capabilities into broader AI systems.
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of CV models to ensure accuracy, performance, and robustness.
• Contribute to the team's technical roadmap and mentor junior engineers in the field of computer vision.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a specialization in Computer Vision or AI.
• 5+ years of professional experience in developing and deploying computer vision models.
• Strong proficiency in Python and relevant CV libraries/frameworks (e.g., OpenCV, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Solid understanding of image processing techniques and deep learning architectures for vision tasks (CNNs, Transformers).
• Experience with MLOps practices and cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, reflective of a senior role.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects in the field of Computer Vision and AI & Emerging Technologies .
• Generous budget for professional development, including training, certifications, and conference attendance.
• A dynamic and supportive team culture that values collaboration and innovation.