Overview
AI Engineer Jobs in South Africa at Backbase Inc.
Where Innovation Meets Excellence! We’re transforming the banking industry with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled customer experiences. Be part of a dynamic team that’s redefining the future of digital banking. Together, we’ll create groundbreaking solutions and achieve incredible success. Your journey to making a real impact starts here!
Backbase created the Backbase Engagement Banking Platform – a unified platform with the customer at the center, helping banks orchestrate seamless journeys across every stage of the customer lifecycle.
From customer onboarding to customer servicing, customer loyalty, and loan origination, we help financial institutions surpass customers’ expectations in every phase of the customer lifecycle.
Built from the ground up with the customer at the heart, our Engagement Banking Platform easily plugs into existing core banking systems and comes pre-integrated with the latest fintechs so financial institutions can innovate at scale.
Industry analysts Forrester, Gartner, Celent, Omdia, and IDC continuously recognize Backbase’s category leadership position.
What you’ll do
Do you thrive in high-pressure environments and crave a role that pushes the boundaries of technology in Banking? Are you an AI whiz who can adapt and solve problems on the fly? If so, then we want YOU!
We are forming an elite initial team of Navy Seal AI Engineers to spearhead the integration of cutting-edge artificial intelligence into our Banking solutions. This pioneering role demands exceptional technical skills coupled with the unwavering mental and physical fortitude of a Navy Seal.
Responsibilities:
Design, develop, and deploy AI solutions for real-world banking challenges;
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) like LaMDA, Jurassic-1 Jumbo, and emerging technologies like Lang Chain and Hugging Face transformers;
Effectively utilize various LLM platforms like Hugging Face, ollama to tailor AI solutions to specific mission needs;
Collaborate with other members and customers to understand operational requirements and translate them into actionable AI applications;
Troubleshoot and maintain deployed AI systems (LLMOps, MLOps, etc), ensuring optimal performance in austere environments;
Document and share knowledge effectively to train future AI engineers within the team;
Maintain the highest level of physical fitness and mental preparedness to seamlessly integrate with the SEAL team during operations.
Who you are
Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, or C++;
In-depth understanding of machine learning algorithms and deep learning architectures;
Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP);
Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically under pressure;
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a team.
Our hybrid model gives you more flexibility to get work done where you do it best – whether it’s from home or from our flexible office spaces worldwide.
Benefits
Ergonomic home office: We’ve got your back (quite literally) with ergonomic furniture for happier, comfier, and more productive workdays at home.
Wellness programs: Feel your best with initiatives that promote physical and mental well-being, from Headspace premium to quarterly Wellness Days.
Training budget: Challenge yourself and learn new technical or soft skills with a training budget for your growth and personal development.
Social events: Meet and mingle with your colleagues at our celebrations, social gatherings, and team-building activities, held year-round.
Hobby groups: Join our employee-led activities. Connect with people with similar interests and contribute to shaping our dynamic culture.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Title: AI Engineer
Company: Backbase Inc.
Location: South Africa
Category: Software Development (AI Engineer, Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer – Software)
