Machine Learning Engineer - NLP Focus

Our client is seeking a dedicated and talented Machine Learning Engineer with a specialization in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their esteemed team in Centurion, Gauteng, ZA. This is a full-time, on-site position where you will play a crucial role in developing, deploying, and maintaining machine learning models that understand and process human language. You will work at the forefront of NLP innovation, contributing to projects that enhance our product offerings and improve user interactions.

This role requires a hands‑on approach, combining theoretical knowledge with practical implementation skills. You will be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our AI initiatives. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about NLP and eager to solve complex challenges in a dynamic setting. Your expertise will be vital in building sophisticated language models and integrating them into robust applications.

We believe in nurturing talent and providing avenues for professional growth within our organization.

• Develop, train, and deploy machine learning models for NLP tasks, including text classification, sentiment analysis, named entity recognition, and machine translation.
• Implement and optimize deep learning architectures (e.g., Transformers, LSTMs, CNNs) for NLP applications.
• Process and clean large volumes of text data, preparing it for model training.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate NLP models into production systems.
• Monitor and maintain the performance of deployed NLP models, iterating as needed.
• Research and apply state-of-the-art NLP techniques and algorithms.
• Contribute to the design and development of data pipelines for NLP projects.
• Evaluate model performance using appropriate metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Document model development, deployment processes, and experimental results.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on NLP.
• Proficiency in Python and common ML libraries such as Tensor Flow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, NLTK, and spaCy.
• Hands‑on experience with transformer models and pre‑trained language models (e.g., BERT, GPT).
• Experience with data preprocessing techniques for text data.
• Understanding of software development best practices and version control (e.g., Git).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an office environment.

• Our client offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including comprehensive medical aid, retirement fund contributions, and performance‑based bonuses.
• Employees have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, including workshops, training, and support for attending relevant conferences.
• The company fosters a supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement within its AI division.
• We provide a structured work setting designed to encourage collaboration and innovation.
• The role is based in a modern office facility with convenient access.
• Paid time off and company‑sponsored social events are also part of our employee offering.