Senior Machine Learning Engineer Level 1

Cape Town, South Africa

Job Profile Summary

At Derivco, we work alongside our clients who are considered giants in the industry, to create and develop the platform that hosts some of the best online casino games in the industry.

 

We are also Platinum partners with vendors such as Microsoft and we are proud to say we employ over 2,500 of the brightest minds across our offices in the USA, South Africa, UK, Spain, Malta, Sweden and Australia. 

To work for Derivco means you will work with cutting-edge technology., in our designer offices.

Our people are brilliant., our ideas fresh and our technology is trailblazing.

 

You will be inspired, challenged, and stimulated every day and you will receive an extraordinary number of high-fives - rewarded for work well done. A place where you will feel as if you have found your intellectual and creative home.

 

Sounds pretty awesome, right?

 

Derivco is an equal opportunities employer.

We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances and we are committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a productive working environment free from unfair and unlawful discrimination.

Job Description

We are looking to recruit a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, and your day will involve understanding our specific challenges and creating and developing the data pipelines and ML models to solve and address these challenges. 

 

you will be responsible for creating data pipelines, solving tough machine learning problems and doing whatever it takes to make us a lot more effective at what we do.

You will be expected to relentlessly focus on making us a more effective organisation using Machine Learning and related techniques while working with, advising and assisting teams trying to utilize Machine Learning in their products and processes.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of machine learning models and algorithms.
  • Create 
  • Research, experiment, and implement state-of-the-art machine learning techniques to address business challenges.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and define business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Analyze and preprocess large datasets to ensure data quality and suitability for machine learning applications.
  • Develop and maintain scalable machine learning pipelines and workflows.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate machine learning frameworks, tools, and technologies to optimize performance and efficiency.
  • Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements and trends in machine learning and contribute to the knowledge sharing within the team.

Key Requirements:

  • Minimum 3-year relevant qualification AND at least 5 years’ Machine Learning experience
  • OR Relevant 1-year certification and at least 7 years Machine Learning experience
  • OR Minimum 8 years Machine Learning experience
  • Understand and stay abreast of machine learning methodologies and best practices.
  • Have in-depth knowledge of how at least two ML algorithms work theoretically.
  • Have a good understanding of Cloud computing. Understand the implications of commodified hardware to performance and design.
  • Software analysis and design skills.
  • Detailed understanding of math and probability
  • Understand Machine Learning life cycle.
  • Proven track record in designing and implementing effective ML solutions.
  • Passion for and ability to solve Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
  • Good background and proven ability in mathematics/statistics

Who you are:

  • Passionate about solving complex problems.
  • Team player
  • Self-starting
  • Motivated
  • Innovative
  • Commercial mindset

Why Join Derivco?

  • Hybrid working model.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Competitive salary package and benefits.
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Onsite Gym/gym allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • School subsidies 
  • Study assistance.

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Region: Africa
Country: South Africa
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