Senior Machine Learning Developer

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Developer to drive the design and deployment of machine learning solutions. You'll work with cross-functional teams to innovate and implement scalable solutions, while also mentoring junior engineers. This role offers the chance to leverage your expertise in a collaborative environment, tackling complex challenges and contributing significantly to the firm’s success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in machine learning engineering roles.
• Strong proficiency in machine learning technologies.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of machine learning models.
• Collaborate with teams to identify business opportunities.
• Mentor junior engineers and support their development.

Skills

Machine Learning Algorithms

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Programming (Python, Java, Scala)

Problem-Solving

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Spark MLlib

Hadoop

Apache Flink

Job description

About the job Senior Machine Learning Developer

Position Summary:The Senior Machine Learning Engineer will play a key role in leading the design, development, and deployment of machine learning solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities, develop innovative machine learning models, and implement scalable solutions that drive business value. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise in machine learning to tackle challenging problems, mentor junior team members, and contribute to the success of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex business problems.
• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to identify business opportunities and requirements.
• Conduct exploratory data analysis, feature engineering, and model evaluation to ensure robust and reliable performance.
• Implement scalable and efficient machine learning pipelines and workflows to process large volumes of data.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in machine learning research and technologies, and apply them to improve our products and services.
• Mentor and coach junior machine learning engineers, providing guidance, training, and support to develop their technical skills and knowledge.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate machine learning models into production systems and applications.
• Document work processes, methodologies, and best practices to facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration.

Qualifications:

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in machine learning engineering or related roles, with a proven track record of developing and deploying machine learning solutions in production environments.
• Strong proficiency in machine learning algorithms, techniques, and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, or Spark MLlib.
• Experience with big data technologies and platforms such as Hadoop, Spark, or Apache Flink.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities, with a passion for developing and empowering team members.