Senior Software Engineer - AI Platform Development

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonuses

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks a Senior Software Engineer to contribute to an advanced AI platform in Stellenbosch. The role focuses on building scalable backend services, data pipelines, and AI/ML model deployment with cloud infrastructure and MLOps practices.

You will collaborate with data scientists and researchers to deliver reliable, high-performance systems and influence architectural decisions for ongoing AI innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, focusing on backend systems and distributed architectures.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or C++.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs for the AI platform.
• Implement and optimize data processing pipelines for large-scale ML workloads.
• Work with cloud infrastructure to manage and scale platform resources.
• Integrate AI/ML libraries and frameworks into the platform.
• Develop tools for model training, deployment, monitoring, and management (MLOps).
• Collaborate with data scientists and engineers to deliver solutions.
• Ensure performance, security, and reliability of the AI platform.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection.
• Write clean, maintainable, and documented code.

Skills

Backend systems

Distributed architectures

Cloud platforms

Python/Go/Java/C++

MLOps basics

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/SE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

TensorFlow

PyTorch

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the development of our cutting-edge AI platform. This role is based in **Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA**, and requires full-time on-site presence to foster close collaboration with our engineering and research teams. You will play a key role in designing, building, and scaling the infrastructure that powers our advanced artificial intelligence solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in software development, particularly in distributed systems, cloud computing, and experience with AI/ML frameworks. You will work on complex challenges related to data pipelines, model deployment, and performance optimization. Our client is at the forefront of AI innovation, and this position offers a unique opportunity to shape the technology landscape and advance your career in a stimulating and growth-oriented environment. We are looking for passionate engineers who thrive on solving intricate technical problems and building robust, high-performance systems. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the reliability and scalability of our AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs for the AI platform.
• Implement and optimize data processing pipelines for large-scale machine learning workloads.
• Work with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to manage and scale platform resources.
• Integrate various AI/ML libraries and frameworks into the platform.
• Develop tools and systems for model training, deployment, monitoring, and management (MLOps).
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, researchers, and other engineers to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
• Ensure the performance, security, and reliability of the AI platform.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technology selection for the platform.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on backend systems and distributed architectures.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or C++.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and experience working with ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) is highly desirable.
• Experience with MLOps principles and tools is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Annual performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement savings plan.
• Significant paid time off and company holidays.
• On-site amenities and a vibrant work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Chance to work on impactful AI technology.