Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Tyron Consultancy; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology firm in Stellenbosch is hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer. The role involves developing and implementing machine learning models, collaborating with teams, and communicating project progress effectively. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of experience and a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field. Strong skills in Python and machine learning are essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in machine learning with real-world applications.
• Experience on products with large user bases.
• Experience with Transformers and NLP is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement models that solve user needs.
• Design and evaluate experiments for model performance.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate solutions.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch)

Python programming

AWS (or related)

CI-CD practices

REST-APIs

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Senior Machine Learning Engineer –Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement models that solve our users immediate needs.
• Design and conduct experiments to evaluate the performance of these models in production, analyse the results, and iterate to improve their performance.
• Know when to move fast, and when extra planning is required.
• Write clean and maintainable code using best practices and industry standards.
• Collaborate with various teams to understand project requirements, gather data, and integrate machine learning solutions into production systems.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments in AI and ML, from research to tooling.
• Communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders, providing regular updates/reports on project progress and identifying any potential risks or challenges

Requirements:

• Master’s, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in machine learning, with demonstrated experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in real-world applications.
• Experience working on products with large user bases.
• Proficiency in Python, AWS (or related), CI-CD practices, REST-APIs, and concurrency.
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch, and experience with distributed training methodologies.
• Experience with Transformers and NLP is a bonus.
• Strong understanding of machine learning techniques and methodologies.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment