AI / ML Engineer (Remote) at PICLEHDEST

PICLEHDEST is a registered Non-Profit, Non-Governmental Organization providing solutions to the challenges of poor Leadership, inadequate Human Development and slow Societal Transformation in Africa. We are a team of enthusiasts who believe we can make things better, and we are indeed making things better with our intellectual, moral and financial resources. We provide interventions and initiatives, design, deploy and execute systems that aid to alleviate the human development challenges around Africa which is our primary catchment area.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: AI / ML Engineer

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Volunteer

Job Summary

• We are looking for highly motivated and dedicated AI/ML Engineers who need experience and are willing to volunteer their skill to join our Project.

Key Responsibilities
Model Development and Deployment:

• Design, develop, and deploy machine learning models using various algorithms and techniques, including deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.
• Build scalable and efficient machine learning pipelines for data preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, and evaluation.
• Deploy and monitor machine learning models in production environments, ensuring high performance and reliability.
• Optimize model performance through hyperparameter tuning, architecture design, and algorithm selection.

Data Engineering and Management:

• Collaborate with data engineers to design and implement data pipelines for collecting, cleaning, and transforming large datasets.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify patterns and insights that can inform model development.
• Develop and maintain data storage and retrieval systems for machine learning applications.

Research and Innovation:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in AI/ML research and technologies.
• Conduct research and experimentation to evaluate new algorithms and techniques.
• Contribute to the development of innovative AI/ML solutions.
• Implement state of the art techniques.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, software engineers, and product managers.
• Communicate technical concepts and findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Work to improve existing workflows.

System Design:

• Design and implement scalable machine learning systems.
• Consider system performance, reliability, and security in design decisions.

Qualifications & Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field. PhD preferred in some roles.

Technical Skills:

• Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency in machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn).
• Experience with deep learning, natural language processing, and/or computer vision.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of statistical concepts and machine learning algorithms.
• Experience with data analysis and manipulation tools (e.g., Pandas, NumPy).
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience with MLOps practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Passion for AI/ML and a desire to learn and grow.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@piclehdest.org using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.