Senior Ai/Ml Engineer - Deep Learning

Placements24; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Provident fund

Bonuses

Annual leave

Development budget

Access to computing resources

Hybrid work schedule

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior AI/ML Engineer with deep learning expertise to drive cutting-edge projects in our R&D division. You will design, train, and deploy models, collaborating with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers in a hybrid work environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s or PhD in a quantitative field, 5+ years of production experience, and strong Python plus TensorFlow/PyTorch skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, with strong deep learning focus.
• Proven experience building and deploying deep learning models in production.
• Proficiency in Python and deep learning libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Solid understanding of CNNs, RNNs, Transformers architectures.
• Experience with data processing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and ML services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in a hybrid work model is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, train, and deploy deep learning models for applications (CV, NLP).
• Implement and optimize neural network architectures using TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Collaborate with data scientists on preprocessing and analysis of large datasets.
• Develop and maintain robust ML pipelines for deployment, monitoring, and retraining.
• Conduct experiments and evaluate model performance to identify improvements.
• Stay updated with latest DL/AI research and trends.
• Work with software teams to integrate AI models into production systems.
• Contribute to the AI/ML roadmap and strategy.

Skills

Deep learning

Python

ML engineering

Model deployment

Education

Master’s or PhD in CS/AI or related field

5+ years AI/ML production experience

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role Our client is located in Vereeniging, Gauteng, ZA, seeking an experienced Senior AI/ML Engineer specializing in Deep Learning to join their innovative research and development division. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects, contributing to the development of intelligent systems that solve complex real-world problems. The company operates on a hybrid work model, allowing for a blend of focused remote work and collaborative in-office sessions. You will be instrumental in designing, building, and deploying advanced deep learning models, working closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers. The ideal candidate will have a strong theoretical foundation in machine learning and deep learning, coupled with hands-on experience in implementing and optimizing neural networks.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, train, and deploy deep learning models for various applications (e.g., computer vision, natural language processing).
• Implement and optimize neural network architectures using deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Collaborate with data scientists to preprocess, clean, and analyze large datasets for model training.
• Develop and maintain robust ML pipelines for model deployment, monitoring, and retraining.
• Conduct experiments, evaluate model performance, and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in deep learning and AI.
• Work closely with software engineering teams to integrate AI models into production systems.
• Contribute to the technical roadmap and strategy for AI/ML initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the team.
• Ensure the scalability and efficiency of AI/ML solutions.

Requirements

• Master\'s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in AI/ML engineering, with a strong focus on deep learning.
• Proven experience in building and deploying deep learning models in production environments.
• Proficiency in Python and relevant deep learning libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Solid understanding of various neural network architectures (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers).
• Experience with data processing, feature engineering, and model evaluation techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their ML services.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience working within a hybrid work model is a plus.
• Knowledge of MLOps practices is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary up to ZAR.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance plans.
• Contribution to a provident fund.
• Performance-based incentives and bonuses.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Professional development opportunities and conference attendance budget.
• Access to advanced computing resources and datasets.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule.
• Collaborative team environment focused on innovation.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.