Lead Machine Learning Engineer
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Lead Machine Learning Engineer
Recruiter
EQ Plus
Job Ref
WC001320/MG
Date posted
Monday, June 8, 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary
Monthly
SUMMARY
Lead Machine Learning Engineer
Cape Town, Western Cape | Senior | Information Technology
POSITION INFO
A dynamic IT company is seeking a highly experienced Lead Machine Learning Engineer to join their innovative team in Cape Town. In this role, you will report directly to the Line Manager, working on cutting-edge projects in the field of software engineering.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and implementation of machine learning models
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and deploy scalable solutions
- Provide technical guidance and mentor junior team members
The successful candidate must have a solid background in software engineering, with a passion for machine learning and artificial intelligence. You should possess strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
If you are looking to advance your career in the exciting realm of machine learning, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Apply now to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and excellence.
To be considered/Shortlisted you must have:
- 10+ years of extensive hands-on experience in DevSecOps, Cloud Security, or Systems Engineering
- Deep expertise in managing cloud infrastructure (AWS and Heroku), deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and standard security tooling (e.g., Sumo Logic, CrowdStrike, Snyk, AWS WAF). Experience with our core application stack (Angular/React and Ruby on Rails)