Machine Learning Engineer - NLP Specialist
Job in
Klerksdorp, 2571, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-05
Listing for:
Placements24
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Machine Learning/ ML Engineer, AI Engineer (Applied/Software), Data Scientist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
Our client is seeking a specialized Machine Learning Engineer with a focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their advanced research and development team in Klerksdorp. This role is critical for developing sophisticated NLP models that can understand, interpret, and generate human language. You will be working on challenging projects that involve sentiment analysis, text summarization, chatbots, and more, pushing the boundaries of what's possible with language AI.
This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in a growing field within a dynamic tech environment. Contribute your skills to innovative AI solutions in the heart of the North West province.
- Design, train, and deploy state-of-the-art NLP models for various applications.
- Process and analyze large volumes of text data, extracting meaningful insights and features.
- Develop and fine-tune language models for tasks such as text classification, named entity recognition, and machine translation.
- Implement and optimize NLP algorithms for performance and scalability in production environments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate NLP capabilities into existing and new products.
- Research and experiment with new NLP techniques and architectures.
- Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of professional experience in machine learning, with a strong specialization in NLP.
- Proficiency in Python and NLP libraries such as NLTK, spaCy, Hugging Face Transformers.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks like Tensor Flow or PyTorch.
- Solid understanding of language modeling, sequence-to-sequence models, and attention mechanisms.
- Experience with data preprocessing and feature engineering for text data.
- Competitive salary and attractive performance bonuses.
- Opportunities for attending leading NLP and AI conferences.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- A stimulating work environment in Klerksdorp with cutting-edge AI tools.
- Continuous learning and professional development support.
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