Senior Deep Learning Engineer — Hybrid & Growth Focus

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Engineer in Sandton to design, build, and deploy advanced deep learning models. You will optimize training and inference, collaborating with data scientists and software engineers to productionize complex AI solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in DL engineering, strong Python skills, and experience with TensorFlow/PyTorch/Keras. A hybrid work setup and competitive compensation are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field.
• 5+ years in deep learning engineering and model development.
• Proficiency in Python and DL frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras).
• Strong understanding of ML theory, algorithms, and statistics.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy deep learning models for various applications.
• Optimize model performance for large-scale deployments.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate models into production.

Skills

Deep learning

Python

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Keras

MLOps

Cloud platforms

Docker/Kubernetes

Machine learning theory

Statistical modeling

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/AI

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior AI Engineer in Sandton to design, build, and deploy advanced deep learning models. You will optimize training and inference, collaborating with data scientists and software engineers to productionize complex AI solutions.

The role requires 5+ years in DL engineering, strong Python skills, and experience with TensorFlow/PyTorch/Keras. A hybrid work setup and competitive compensation are offered.