Senior Machine Learning Engineer

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a Machine Learning Expert to develop and implement innovative models tailored to immediate user needs. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. degree and over 6 years of experience in machine learning, along with proficiency in Python and AWS. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across teams in a dynamic environment, ensuring impactful integration of machine learning solutions.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in machine learning with real-world application.
• Experience with products having large user bases.
• Strong understanding of machine learning methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement models to meet users' needs.
• Design experiments to evaluate model performance.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate ML solutions into systems.

Skills

Machine learning

Python

Deep learning frameworks (PyTorch)

Collaborative skills

AWS

Education

Master's or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CI-CD practices

REST-APIs

Job description

Reference:10531 CMConsultant:Christa MostertJob Description:

• 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

Qualifications:

• 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

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.