Senior Software Engineer – Data Science

7 days ago

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Communicate Ct Full time R900 000 - R1 400 000 per year
As the year winds down and the season of possibility rolls in, here's your chance to step into a role that delivers real impact, the kind that reaches far beyond borders. A cutting-edge tech innovator is looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a passion for data science to join a high-ownership team where curiosity is celebrated, innovation thrives, and career growth is truly invested in.
 
Why this role is a festive gift to your career?
Work on global-scale AI solutions that genuinely make a difference
Join a collaborative, supportive engineering culture
High autonomy and end-to-end ownership of features
A hybrid setup that gives you the flexibility everyone wishes for during the holidays

You'll design, build, and productionize machine learning and AI capabilities within high-throughput, real-time distributed systems. From that first spark of an idea to final deployment, you'll own the full lifecycle, bringing intelligence and innovation into scalable, real-world solutions.

Expect to collaborate with talented engineers, experiment with cutting-edge tech, and share in the excitement of pushing boundaries, all within a dynamic environment where your contributions truly matter.

Skills & Experience:
Minimum 4+ years' hands-on experience in data science or data-driven software engineering
Strong proficiency in Python and/or Java
Demonstrated experience deploying ML/AI models into production
Expertise in SQL and working with large-scale datasets
Comfortable in Unix/Linux environments, scripting, and networking fundamentals
Experience with CI/CD, Docker/Kubernetes, and microservices architecture
Skilled in feature engineering, model validation, and performance monitoring
Bonus festive sparkle: Kafka, NLP, LLMs, RAG, audio/signal processing, or distributed systems

Qualification:
Bachelor's in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or Applied Mathematics
Master's degree preferred
Background in telecommunications or signal processing is a plus

Contact LIZAAN BUNNING on [email protected] or , quoting the Ref: CTI006069
 
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