Senior AI Engineer

E-Merge IT Recruitment Pretoria, Gauteng R 1,000,000 – R 0

Full-time Remote Closes 14 Nov 2026 · Today

Pretoria, Gauteng R 1,000,000 – R 0 Full-time Remote Closes 14 Nov 2026

We are looking for a Senior AI Engineer with at least six years of experience in software engineering to lead the development of advanced AI solutions. This role is based in Pretoria, Gauteng, and offers a mix of office work and remote flexibility. The position requires a strong background in both software engineering and AI systems, with a focus on building cutting-edge AI applications.

Key Responsibilities:
- Design and build AI systems that work independently, including automated agents and complex reasoning systems.
- Develop solutions using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and frameworks like LangChain.
- Optimize AI systems for efficient information retrieval and processing.
- Make key decisions about using large language models (LLMs), balancing fine-tuning vs. RAG, and managing system performance.
- Develop high-performance backend services and APIs using Python and frameworks like FastAPI or Flask.
- Design and manage AI platforms on cloud services like AWS or Azure.
- Handle data architecture, including designing databases like PostgreSQL and optimizing queries.
- Work closely with frontend teams to integrate AI features into web applications.
- Lead efforts to maintain high engineering standards, including testing, code reviews, and continuous deployment.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to architectural decisions.

Requirements:
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related IT field.
- At least six years of experience in software engineering with a focus on AI or machine learning.
- Experience building applications using large language models or AI agents.
- Proven track record of leading complex software projects.

Benefits:
- Permanent position with a cost-to-company salary package of up to R1 million per year.
- Hybrid work arrangement (office in Pretoria and remote).
- Opportunities for professional growth and innovative AI projects.