Senior Machine Learning Engineer - AI Innovations

Placements24; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

On-site workplace in Midrand

Job summary

Placements24 in Midrand seeks a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to design, develop and deploy advanced ML models across production systems. You will work with data scientists and engineers and mentor junior colleagues.

You will stay at the forefront of AI research, applying cutting-edge techniques to real-world business challenges and guiding architecture, MLOps, and monitoring in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in building and deploying machine learning models in a production environment.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, data mining, and advanced algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement sophisticated machine learning models and algorithms to address specific business needs.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate ML models into production systems and applications.
• Conduct rigorous experimentation, hyperparameter tuning, and model evaluation to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, ML, and deep learning research, and apply them to current projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring.

Skills

Python

MLOps

Statistical modeling

Data mining

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their pioneering team in Midrand , focusing on cutting-edge AI & Emerging Technologies . This role is pivotal in driving the development and deployment of advanced AI models that solve complex business challenges. You will be instrumental in shaping the future of AI within the organization, working on projects that span natural language processing, computer vision, and predictive analytics. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking environment where innovation and technical excellence are paramount, and your work will directly influence product strategy and client solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement sophisticated machine learning models and algorithms to address specific business needs.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate ML models into production systems and applications.
• Conduct rigorous experimentation, hyperparameter tuning, and model evaluation to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, ML, and deep learning research, and apply them to current projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices in MLOps, model deployment, and monitoring.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in building and deploying machine learning models in a production environment.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, data mining, and advanced algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and big data technologies is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking AI projects with significant industry impact.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off and professional development opportunities, including conference attendance.
• A vibrant and collaborative work environment located in Midrand .