This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Machine Learning Engineer based in South Africa. As a Machine Learning Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and scaling production-grade AI systems that power advanced, real-world applications. This hands-on position offers the opportunity to own the full machine learning lifecycle, from data preparation and model training to deployment, monitoring, and continuous optimization. Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, you will transform cutting-edge research into reliable, high-performing solutions that deliver measurable value to users. You will collaborate closely with research, engineering, and product teams while helping shape robust, scalable machine learning infrastructure and mentoring fellow engineers. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about building impactful AI systems that perform reliably at scale.