Senior AI Systems Engineer — Hybrid & Impactful

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional training

Collaborative culture

On-site amenities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Stellenbosch with a strong focus on AI integration. You will design, implement, and optimize AI-enabled systems while collaborating with data scientists, software and hardware engineers.

The role supports a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, offering opportunities to work on transformative AI projects in a research-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in systems engineering, software development, or a related role.
• Proven experience in integrating AI/ML models into complex software or hardware systems.
• Strong understanding of machine learning algorithms, frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), and deployment strategies.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate AI/ML models into systems architectures.
• Define system requirements, specifications, and performance metrics for AI-enabled systems.
• Oversee deployment, testing, and validation of integrated AI solutions.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software developers, and hardware engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in system integration and AI performance.
• Develop and maintain system documentation, including design specs and procedures.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies for AI integration.
• Contribute to strategic planning and roadmap development for AI-driven systems.

Skills

AI/ML integration

Systems engineering

Python

C++

Java

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

Teamwork & communication

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/EE

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer in Stellenbosch with a strong focus on AI integration. You will design, implement, and optimize AI-enabled systems while collaborating with data scientists, software and hardware engineers.

The role supports a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, offering opportunities to work on transformative AI projects in a research-driven environment.