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Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer

Job in Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listing for: Placements24
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Systems Engineer, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior AI Infrastructure Engineer to build and maintain the robust, scalable infrastructure that powers their advanced AI initiatives in Kimberley . This role is fundamental to ensuring the efficient development, training, and deployment of machine learning models. You will architect and manage the hardware and software systems that support our cutting-edge AI research and product development, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.

The ideal candidate is deeply knowledgeable about distributed systems, cloud computing, and the unique demands of AI workloads.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design, implement, and manage scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure for AI and machine learning workloads .
  • Oversee the deployment, configuration, and maintenance of hardware (e.g., GPUs, TPUs) and software (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for ML models and infrastructure, enabling rapid iteration and deployment.
  • Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for training and inference.
  • Collaborate with AI researchers and engineers to understand their infrastructure needs and provide solutions.
  • Ensure data security, compliance, and disaster recovery protocols are in place for AI systems.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 6+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, Dev Ops, or Site Reliability Engineering, with a focus on AI/ML environments .
  • Strong experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, and storage solutions relevant to large-scale AI computations.
  • Experience with GPU management and optimization for deep learning training is highly desirable.
Benefits
  • Exceptional salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional development and advanced training in AI infrastructure.
  • Be a key contributor to the foundational technology driving AI innovation in Kimberley .
  • Work with a talented team on challenging and impactful projects.
  • A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on technological excellence.
Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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