Senior AI Platform Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Learning resources

Industry events access

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks a Senior AI Platform Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable AI infrastructure. You will enable data scientists and engineers to train and deploy models with robust, efficient platforms and CI/CD for ML workflows.

The role emphasizes collaboration with a fast-paced team, optimizing data pipelines, and ensuring high availability of AI services in a hybrid work setup. A strong background in AI/ML platforms is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or DevOps with focus on AI/ML platforms.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Solid understanding of ML workflows and MLOps principles.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable AI/ML infrastructure and platforms.
• Develop and implement MLOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines for ML models.
• Optimize data pipelines and model training processes for efficiency and speed.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to ensure smooth integration and deployment of AI solutions.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Contribute to the selection and adoption of new technologies and tools for the AI platform.

Skills

Python

Go

AI/ML platforms

MLOps

CI/CD

DevOps

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Senior AI Platform Engineer to join their dynamic AI & Emerging Technologies team in Polokwane. This role is critical for building, scaling, and maintaining the infrastructure that powers our advanced AI and machine learning initiatives. You will work on developing robust, efficient, and reliable platforms that enable data scientists and engineers to build, train, and deploy models seamlessly. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the core technology stack of a forward-thinking company and shape the future of AI operations. You will collaborate with talented individuals in a fast-paced environment, addressing complex technical challenges and ensuring the highest standards of performance and scalability for our AI infrastructure in Limpopo.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient AI/ML infrastructure and platforms.
• Develop and implement MLOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines for ML models.
• Optimize data pipelines and model training processes for efficiency and speed.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to ensure smooth integration and deployment of AI solutions.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability.
• Contribute to the selection and adoption of new technologies and tools for the AI platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or DevOps, with a significant focus on AI/ML platforms.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or similar languages.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Solid understanding of machine learning workflows and MLOps principles.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive performance bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health insurance, retirement fund, and other benefits.
• Access to continuous learning resources and opportunities to attend industry events.
• A collaborative and innovative work culture in Polokwane.