Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer

WatersEdge Solutions

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
Are you a forward-thinking AI professional passionate about shaping intelligent solutions with real-world impact? Our client is looking for an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Engineer to join their high-impact team, dedicated to developing and deploying cutting-edge AI applications across complex industries such as energy, logistics, and finance.About the RoleThis is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled AI Engineer to contribute to both hands-on development and strategic innovation. You’ll play a key role in research-driven implementation, solution design, and full lifecycle AI model deployment. Reporting into senior technical leadership, you'll help shape the future of the organisation’s AI capability.Key ResponsibilitiesAI Model Development: Design, develop, and deploy machine learning and generative AI models, with a focus on semi-supervised learning and open-set recognition.Cross-Functional Integration: Collaborate with business units to ensure AI solutions align with strategic objectives.Research & Prototyping: Lead and contribute to real-time AI application research and prototyping in complex domains.Lifecycle Ownership: Oversee AI development from data ingestion through to deployment, monitoring, and performance optimisation.Architecture & Strategy: Contribute to high-level platform architecture and AI strategy.Knowledge Sharing: Document processes, share insights, and contribute to internal technical education.Ethical AI Compliance: Ensure solutions adhere to responsible AI standards and legal frameworks.Skills & ExperienceMust-Have:PhD, Master’s, or Honours degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field3+ years of hands-on experience developing and deploying AI/ML solutionsProficiency in Python, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learnStrong knowledge of generative AI, machine learning, and data scienceExperience in deploying AI solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS or Google CloudExcellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skillsPreferred:Experience in smart grid systems, automation, or data-intensive domainsBackground in AI research or academic publishingContributions to open-source AI projects or community initiativesFamiliarity with AI governance and complianceCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive market salaryGrowth opportunities in a dynamic and innovation-driven environmentCollaborative culture with support for technical development and researchOpportunity to make meaningful impact in industries undergoing digital transformationCompany Culture & ValuesInnovation-First Mindset – Always looking to build smarter, faster, and better.Collaborative Culture – Strong focus on teamwork and cross-functional partnerships.Integrity in AI – Committed to ethical, responsible use of emerging technologies.Real-World Impact – Dedicated to solving real problems with scalable AI solutions.If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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