Senior AI Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work arrangement

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in East London, South Africa, is seeking a Senior AI Software Engineer to design, develop, and deploy advanced AI systems across the full software lifecycle.

You will collaborate with researchers and data scientists to implement ML models using TensorFlow and PyTorch, ensuring scalable, production-ready solutions in a hybrid work setup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering with a focus on AI/ML development.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++, with experience in ML libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Experience deploying ML models in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable AI and ML software applications.
• Implement algorithms and models for predictive modeling, NLP, and computer vision.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and data scientists to integrate models into production systems.
• Write clean, efficient code following best software engineering practices.

Skills

Python

Java

C++

ML/AI development

Cloud platforms

Education

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

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Scikit-learn

AWS

Docker

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a recognized leader in AI & Emerging Technologies and is actively seeking a talented Senior AI Software Engineer to join their forward-thinking team in East London . In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing advanced AI and machine learning systems that drive innovative products and services. You will work on the full software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to testing and deployment, ensuring robust and scalable AI solutions. This is a prime opportunity to apply your expertise in a collaborative environment and contribute to projects that are shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable AI and machine learning software applications.
• Implement algorithms and models for tasks such as predictive modeling, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Collaborate with AI researchers and data scientists to integrate models into production systems.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code following best software engineering practices.
• Optimize software performance and ensure the reliability and scalability of AI systems.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural discussions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, with a focus on AI/ML development.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or C++, with experience in ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn).
• Experience developing and deploying machine learning models in production environments.
• Solid understanding of software development principles, data structures, and algorithms.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects in East London .
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Support for ongoing professional development and learning.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility and work-life balance.