Senior AI Engineer: ML Architect (Hybrid, Growth)

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development

State-of-the-art technology

Job summary

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a highly skilled Senior AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge machine learning models and AI solutions across diverse business sectors. You will lead end-to-end ML development, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with data scientists and product managers, and stay at the forefront of AI research through ongoing exploration and innovation.

This role offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in developing and deploying production-level machine learning models.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Solid understanding of deep learning, NLP, and computer vision concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development lifecycle of machine learning models, from data preprocessing and feature engineering to model training, evaluation, and deployment.
• Design and implement scalable AI architectures and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to integrate AI solutions into existing systems and new products.
• Conduct research into the latest AI and machine learning techniques, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the team's technical growth and best practices in AI development.

Skills

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

Deep learning

NLP

Computer vision

MLOps

AWS

Azure

GCP

Education

Master's degree in CS/AI

PhD in CS/AI

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

MLOps

Job description

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg is seeking a highly skilled Senior AI Engineer to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge machine learning models and AI solutions across diverse business sectors. You will lead end-to-end ML development, mentor junior engineers, collaborate with data scientists and product managers, and stay at the forefront of AI research through ongoing exploration and innovation.

This role offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and