Principal Machine Learning Engineer

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Principal Machine Learning Engineer to join their cutting-edge AI & Emerging Technologies division in Tembisa, Gauteng . This is a fully remote opportunity, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa while contributing to groundbreaking AI projects. As a Principal ML Engineer, you will spearhead the design, development, and deployment of complex machine learning models that drive innovation and provide tangible business value. You will mentor junior engineers, define best practices, and push the boundaries of what's possible with AI. This role is critical for accelerating our client's AI capabilities and maintaining their position as a leader in the tech industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of advanced machine learning models and algorithms.
• Architect scalable and robust ML pipelines for data processing, model training, evaluation, and deployment.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, software engineers, and product managers to translate business needs into ML solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior machine learning engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Research and experiment with new ML technologies, frameworks, and techniques to drive innovation.
• Optimize existing ML models for performance, scalability, and efficiency.
• Ensure the responsible and ethical application of AI technologies.
• Contribute to the technical vision and strategy for the ML team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in production ML systems.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related quantitative field.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning engineering, with a proven track record of delivering impactful ML solutions.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python, and libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Strong experience with big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of various ML algorithms (supervised, unsupervised, deep learning) and their applications.
• Experience in MLOps, including CI/CD for ML, model monitoring, and deployment strategies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to tackle complex, open-ended challenges.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, essential for a fully remote role.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, generous performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects with a talented and collaborative team. Our client invests in employee growth through continuous learning opportunities, conference attendance, and advanced training programs. Enjoy the flexibility and work-life balance that comes with a fully remote role, while being a key player in shaping the future of AI from your own workspace. This exciting opportunity is based out of Tembisa, Gauteng .

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