Senior AI Engineer

We are seeking an innovative and experienced Senior AI Engineer to join our growing AI team and

help scale artificial intelligence across Media24's diverse portfolio of digital platforms and news

brands. In this role, you will be instrumental in implementing production-ready AI solutions that

enhance personalization, accelerate newsroom productivity, and improve user experiences

across all our channels and brands.

As a Senior AI Engineer, you will work on challenging problems ranging from content

recommendation systems and personalization engines to AI-powered newsroom tools and

automated content workflows. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including product

managers, data scientists, engineers, and editorial teams to deliver AI solutions that directly

impact millions of users.

Key Responsibilities

AI Production & Scaling

● Design, develop, and deploy scalable AI/ML systems and pipelines using cloud

infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)

● Build and maintain production-grade machine learning models for content

recommendation, personalization, and newsroom automation

● Implement MLOps practices including model versioning, automated testing, monitoring,

and continuous deployment

● Optimize AI model performance, latency, and resource utilization for high-traffic

production environments

Personalization & Content Intelligence

● Develop and enhance personalization algorithms that deliver relevant content

experiences across web, mobile, and emerging platforms

● Build content classification, semantic analysis, and recommendation systems using NLP

and deep learning techniques

● Implement real-time content processing pipelines for automated tagging, categorization,

and content matching

● Create user profiling and behavioral analysis systems to improve content targeting and

engagement

Newsroom AI & Editorial Tools

● Collaborate with editorial teams to develop AI-powered tools that accelerate content

creation and curation

● Build automated content workflows including article summarization, fact-checking

assistance, and content optimization

● Implement AI solutions for news aggregation, content deduplication, and trend analysis

● Develop tools for automated social media content generation and distribution

optimization

Technical Excellence & Innovation

● Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented Python code following software

engineering best practices

● Design and implement APIs and microservices for AI model serving and integration

● Conduct experiments with cutting-edge AI technologies including large language models

(LLMs), transformer architectures, and generative AI

● Stay current with AI/ML research and evaluate new technologies for potential

implementation

Collaboration & Community Building

● Work closely with product teams to translate business requirements into technical AI

solutions

● Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the AI community at

Media24

● Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and architectural planning sessions

● Collaborate with data scientists to productionize research models and prototypes

Required Skills and Experience

Technical Qualifications

● Honour's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or

related technical field

● Minimum 5+ years of software engineering experience with at least 3 years focused on

AI/ML development

● Strong proficiency in Python and experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch,

scikit-learn)

● Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS SageMaker, Google AI Platform, Azure

ML) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

● Proven experience building and deploying production ML systems at scale

AI/ML Expertise

● Deep understanding of machine learning algorithms, deep learning architectures, and

neural networks

● Strong experience with NLP, text processing, and content recommendation systems

● Knowledge of MLOps practices including model monitoring, versioning, and automated

retraining

● Experience with vector databases, embedding-based search, and similarity matching

algorithms

● Familiarity with transformer models, large language models, and modern NLP

architecture

Software Engineering

● Proficiency in API development (REST, GraphQL) and microservices architecture

● Experience with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks

● Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data pipeline tools

● Knowledge of software engineering best practices including design patterns and code

quality standards

Preferred Experience

● Experience in media, publishing, or content-driven industries

● Knowledge of content management systems and editorial workflows

● Understanding of web analytics, user behavior analysis, and A/B testing methodologies

● Experience with real-time streaming data processing (Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub)

● Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, DataDog)

Personal Characteristics

● Innovation-driven: Passionate about exploring new AI technologies and finding creative

solutions to complex problems

● Collaborative mindset: Ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and

communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

● Results-oriented: Strong focus on delivering measurable business impact through AI

implementations

● Continuous learner: Commitment to staying current with rapidly evolving AI/ML

landscape and best practices

● Problem-solver: Analytical thinking and ability to break down complex challenges into

manageable components

● Quality-focused: Attention to detail and commitment to building robust, scalable, and

maintainable systems

What We Offer

● Competitive salary commensurate with experience and skills

● Comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement contributions

● Access to cutting-edge AI/ML infrastructure and tools

● Opportunity to work on high-impact projects reaching millions of users

● Professional development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications

● Collaborative and innovative-focused work environment

● Career growth opportunities within South Africa's leading media technology company

Application Process

To apply for this position, please submit your CV along with a cover letter highlighting your

relevant AI/ML experience and passion for innovation in media technology.

Please include examples of production AI systems you've built and any relevant portfolio

projects.