NLP Engineer

Stellenbosch FULL TIME R50,000 - R66,667 / Month
(R600,000 - R800,000 / Year)

Job Description

As an NLP Engineer, you'll develop advanced solutions for language processing applications within our innovative AI team. Your expertise in machine learning techniques will enable you to create models that not only understand but extract meaningful insights from text data. If you're keen on research and development, we want you!

Responsibilities

  • Research best practices in NLP and apply them to current projects.
  • Tune pre-trained models and evaluate performance metrics.
  • Develop documentation for user manuals and design specifications.
  • Mentor junior engineers on NLP methodologies and practices.
  • Keep up to date with the latest trends in AI and NLP technology.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Artificial Intelligence or Computer Science relevant
  • Master's degree in Computational Linguistics is a plus
Experience
  • 3-5 years of relevant experience in NLP projects
Technical Skills
  • Java
  • Keras
  • Pandas
Soft Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
Certifications
  • AI for Everyone Certification
  • Deep Learning Specialization
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience in building chatbots: Proven track record in designing and developing conversational agents.
  • Published research in AI or NLP: Research experience and publications in reputable journals related to AI technologies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical insurance
  • Annual leave and sick leave
  • Funding for professional courses and certifications
  • Team-building activities and events

Company Culture

  • Diversity and Inclusion: Our company culture values diverse perspectives and promotes inclusive practices.
  • Agile Methodologies: We apply agile practices in our projects, encouraging our team to remain adaptable.
  • Work-Life Balance: We believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance and prioritize employee well-being.
Status: Open