Machine Learning Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Machine Learning Engineer to bolster our Pretoria office. You will work on designing and deploying machine learning models that revolutionize business processes and enhance user experience. The ideal candidate will have a robust foundation in machine learning algorithms and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to improve the effectiveness of existing algorithms.
• Deploy machine learning models into production environments.
• Monitor model performance and retrain as necessary based on new data.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards.
• Foster a culture of innovation and data-driven decision making.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science or comparable discipline
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning or data science roles

Technical Skills

• Machine Learning Algorithms
• Data Visualization tools (e.g. Matplotlib, Seaborn)

Soft Skills

• Communication
• Critical Thinking

Certifications

• Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Knowledge of big data technologies (e.g. Hadoop, Spark): Experience working with big data frameworks for large-scale analysis.
• Exposure to software engineering best practices: Understanding of version control, unit testing, and CI/CD pipelines.

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits including mental health support
• Generous leave policies including paid time off
• Employee discounts on company products
• Team-building retreats

Company Culture

• Continuous Learning: We offer various training programs and workshops to help our employees grow and develop their skills.
• Feedback Culture: We encourage open and honest feedback, fostering an environment of continuous improvement.
• Work-Life Balance: We strive to maintain a healthy work-life balance for all our employees, promoting overall well-being.