AI Specialist (South Africa) Full-time

Job Description

Why work at Oracle

• A competitive salary with exciting benefits
• Flexible and remote working
• Learning and development opportunities to advance your career
• An Employee Assistance Program to support your mental health
• Employee resource groups that champion our diverse communities
• Core benefits such as medical, life insurance, and access to retirement planning
• An inclusive culture that celebrates what makes you unique

What you will do

As an AI Specialist, you will be responsible for using generative AI and other techniques to design, evangelize, and implement state-of-the-art solutions for never-before-solved problems. You will work directly with customers and innovate in a fast-paced organization that contributes to game-changing projects and technologies.

• Identify and Define AI Use Cases: Work with stakeholders to understand business challenges and identify potential AI-driven solutions and Industry use cases.
• AI Solution Design: Design and develop AI models and algorithms with customers using Oracle technology and applications.
• Data Management and Analysis: Collect, preprocess, and analyze large datasets to train and validate AI models.
• Integration and Deployment: Integrate AI models into existing systems and ensure seamless deployment.
• Monitoring and Maintenance: Monitor the performance of AI models and maintain them to ensure continued accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Work closely with other teams and share knowledge to foster an AI-driven culture within the organization.
• Research and Innovation: Stay updated with the latest AI trends and technologies to drive innovation within the organization.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field. Advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, with a focus on building and deploying conversational AI solutions.
• Proven expertise in developing RAG models, working with vector databases, and fine-tuning large language models.
• Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, OCI) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Solid understanding of NLP fundamentals and experience with NLU/NLG techniques such as sentiment analysis, entity recognition, and text generation.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a pragmatic approach to building scalable and robust machine learning systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with OCI/AWS and related services is desirable.

You should have

• Proficiency in machine learning algorithms, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and other AI techniques.
• Strong skills in programming languages such as Python, R, Java, or Scala.
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL databases, data warehousing, and big data technologies.
• Familiarity with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and other cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in using AI/ML frameworks and libraries such as TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch, and scikit-learn.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data and derive actionable insights.
• Ability to tackle complex problems and develop innovative solutions.
• Experience in managing AI projects from conception to deployment.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies for project management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their needs and present AI solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive approach to staying updated with the latest advancements in AI and related technologies.
• Ability to think creatively and drive innovative AI initiatives.
• Understanding of the specific industry in which Oracle operates, including common challenges and opportunities for AI applications

Career Level – IC4

Responsibilities

What we will offer

• A competitive salary with exciting benefits
• Flexible and remote working
• Learning and development opportunities to advance your career
• An Employee Assistance Program to support your mental health
• Employee resource groups that champion our diverse communities
• Core benefits such as medical, life insurance, and access to retirement planning
• An inclusive culture that celebrates what makes you unique

At Oracle, we don’t just respect differences – we celebrate them. We believe that innovation starts with inclusion, and that to create the future, we need people with a diverse set of backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities. That’s why we’re committed to creating a workplace where all kinds of people can do their best work. When everyone’s voice is heard and valued, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before.
https://www.oracle.com/corporate/careers/diversity-inclusion/

About Us

As a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow’s technology to tackle today’s problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.

When everyone’s voice is heard, we’re inspired to go beyond what’s been done before. It’s why we’re committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.

We’ve partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.

Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.

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Disclaimer:

Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.

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