Lead AI Engineer

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Elixirr Digital Full time R120 000 - R180 000 per year
Are you passionate about leveraging AI to transform global industries? Do you have a proven track record of working with LLMs and building agentic solutions?

Join Elixirr Digital as a Lead AI Engineer, where you will drive innovation and help shape the future of intelligent systems for clients across industries like banking, insurance, healthcare, telecommunications, consumer goods, and more. We're looking for proactive self-starters who are constantly reading research, applying it, and using AI to improve their processes, fully embracing the technology.

At Elixirr Digital, we've been on the cutting edge of generative AI from the beginning, developing our own platforms and deploying transformative solutions to global clients for several years. Our expertise spans working with early models like BERT to today's leading foundation and open-source models and leading frameworks like LangChain, AutoGen, Swarm, and to build innovative, agentic solutions. From underwriting agents that empower financial professionals to knowledge agents streamlining customer workflows, our solutions are revolutionizing industries by embedding AI at their core.

If you're excited to work at the forefront of generative AI, helping enterprises transform from the inside out, we want to hear from you. Let's build the future of AI together

What will you be doing as a Lead AI Engineer at Elixirr Digital?
  • Design and Implement Solutions: Architect, design, and develop advanced AI systems with a focus on LLMs and agentic solutions that transform enterprise workflows.
  • Lead and Collaborate: Lead teams, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional experts to deliver AI-driven innovations.
  • Drive Innovation: Work on a mix of internal R&D projects and enterprise-level solutions, building and optimizing tools for both internal and client use.
  • Deploy at Scale: Develop and maintain production-ready AI solutions, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability.
  • End-to-End Lifecycle: Own and contribute to the entire AI development lifecycle-from research and prototyping to deployment and monitoring.
  • Deliver Tangible Outcomes: Help global enterprises achieve measurable impact through solutions like underwriting agents, airport assistants, pharmacy workflow optimizers, and customer due diligence systems.
Competencies and skillset we expect you to have to successfully perform your job:
  • Have Experience with LLMs: Hands-on experience working with LLMs, with demonstrated expertise in building and deploying agentic solutions using frameworks such as LangChain, AutoGen, Crew, or Swarm.
  • Bring Technical Expertise: Solid background in programming and past experience in machine learning, with a deep understanding of at least one area such as deep learning, reinforcement learning, fine-tuning, or model development.
  • Think Strategically: Ability to design and lead AI solutions while also contributing directly to development. Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with a proficiency in applying mathematical principles to analyze, model, and solve complex problems.
  • Focus on Outcomes: Passion for transforming businesses and delivering measurable results through AI.
  • Collaborate Effectively: Experience working in cross-functional teams, balancing R&D and production-level work.
  • Are Innovation-Driven: Stay ahead of AI trends, continuously innovate by building and refining tools for internal and client use, and actively apply cutting-edge research to improve processes and develop scalable, impactful solutions.
Bonus points if you have:
  • Proven track record of leading AI projects from concept to deployment.
  • Strong understanding of the AI development lifecycle, with deep expertise in at least one part of the process.
  • Examples of deployed AI systems demonstrating agentic capabilities.
We could be a perfect fit if you are:
  • Passionate about technology. You anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical problems using a variety of specialized tools for application development and support.
  • Independent. You are a self-motivated and ambitious individual, capable of managing multiple responsibilities effectively.
  • Problem-solver. You think creatively and find solutions to complex challenges.
  • Creative and outside-the-box thinker. You look beyond blog posts and whitepapers, competitions, and even state-of-the-art benchmarks to solve real-world problems.
  • Communicator. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to ensure effective collaboration and timely delivery of results within the team.
  • Proficient in English. We work across continents in a global environment, so fluent English, both written and spoken is a must.
Why join Elixirr Digital?
  • Global Impact: Work with top-tier clients across industries, solving real-world challenges with transformative AI solutions.
  • Cutting-Edge Innovation: Develop and deploy AI tools and platforms that redefine what's possible in enterprise AI.
  • Collaborative Culture: Join a team of innovators passionate about advancing AI while fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment.
  • Diverse Projects: Tackle a wide range of AI applications-from NLP to reinforcement learning-for use cases as varied as field support for telecom workers and optimizing customer workflows in banks.
Why is Elixirr Digital the right next step for you?

From working with cutting-edge technologies to solving complex challenges for global clients, we make sure your work matters. And while you're building great things, we're here to support you.

Compensation & Equity:
  • Performance bonus
  • Employee Stock Options Grant
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Competitive compensation
Health & Wellbeing:
  • Health benefits plan
  • Flexible working hours
  • Pension plan
Projects & Tools:
  • Modern equipment
  • Big clients and interesting projects
  • Cutting-edge technologies
Learning & Growth:
  • Growth and development opportunities
  • Internal LMS & knowledge hubs
We don't just offer a job - we create space for you to grow, thrive, and be recognized.

Intrigued? Apply now

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