Deep Learning Engineer - Natural Language Processing

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Deep Learning Engineer with expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their cutting-edge AI team in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, ZA . This role involves designing, developing, and deploying advanced NLP models to power innovative applications, such as chatbots, sentiment analysis tools, and text summarization engines. You will work with large-scale text data, leveraging state-of-the-art deep learning techniques to extract insights and build intelligent systems.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with data scientists and software engineers to bring AI-driven solutions from concept to production. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic and growing field, working onsite to foster strong team collaboration.

• Develop and implement deep learning models for NLP tasks, including text classification, sequence labeling, and generation.
• Preprocess and analyze large volumes of text data.
• Fine-tune pre-trained language models (e.g., BERT, GPT) for specific applications.
• Design and conduct experiments to evaluate model performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Deploy NLP models into production environments, ensuring scalability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with product teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in NLP and deep learning.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Contribute to the team's knowledge base and best practices.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
• Proven experience in developing and deploying NLP models.
• Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or Tensor Flow.
• Solid understanding of NLP techniques, including tokenization, embeddings, attention mechanisms, and transformer architectures.
• Experience with NLP libraries such as NLTK, spaCy, or Hugging Face Transformers.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) for model training and deployment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Our client offers a competitive salary package, including performance-based bonuses. Employees receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage, a retirement annuity fund, and generous annual leave. Opportunities for professional growth include access to workshops, conferences, and further educational support. The role is based in a scenic coastal town, offering a high quality of life. Join a dynamic and innovative team working on the cutting edge of AI technology and contribute to building the future of natural language understanding.