The Legends Agency

AI Engineer

The Legends Agency  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

AI Engineer
Design and build cutting-edge MCP servers and AI integrations in a high-impact, research-driven environment
Remote (Cape Town-based candidates only; 1–2 days/month in-office), R80 000 – R100 000/month

About Our Client
Our client is an innovative technology company focused on building intelligent, context-aware systems powered by the latest in AI and ML. They are at the forefront of developing Model Context Protocol (MCP) infrastructure, AI agent tools, and scalable machine learning solutions. With a commitment to research, open-source contributions, and practical AI applications, they offer a collaborative environment for engineers to shape the future of AI-enabled products.

The Role: AI Engineer
This role centres on designing and deploying intelligent systems with a strong emphasis on MCP server development, AI integrations, and extensible agent-based architectures. You'll play a key role in building scalable, production-grade AI infrastructure while contributing to open research and new AI use cases.

Key Responsibilities

  • 3+ years of experience in machine learning, AI, or related fields
  • Design and build MCP servers and secure context management systems
  • Create custom MCP integrations for databases, APIs, and tools
  • Train, optimise, and deploy machine learning and LLM-based models
  • Develop robust ML pipelines and conduct performance tuning
  • Build and integrate AI features, agents, and RAG-based systems
  • Develop APIs and services for model inference and tool use
  • Stay current with MCP specifications, AI/ML trends, and tools
  • Participate in architecture decisions, technical discussions, and documentation

About You

  • BSc, BSc Honours, or MSc in Computer Science, Machine Learning, AI, Mathematics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong Python and TypeScript/JavaScript programming skills
  • Experience with ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
  • Familiarity with Hugging Face, LangChain, LlamaIndex, and similar tools
  • Solid knowledge of ML fundamentals and model evaluation techniques
  • Experience building APIs and working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Strong understanding of client-server architectures and CI/CD practices
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

  • PhD or published AI research
  • Experience with MCP server development and open-source contributions
  • Familiarity with LLMs, transformer architectures, RLHF, and vector databases
  • Experience with agent frameworks (AutoGPT, LangGraph, CrewAI, etc.)
  • Background in AI safety, ethical AI, NLP, computer vision, or edge deployment
The Legends Agency

About The Legends Agency

Welcome to The Legends Agency!

We are a premier Employer of Record (EOR) partner dedicated to helping global businesses build and manage exceptional teams in South Africa.

Our comprehensive, full-service solutions empower organizations to navigate the complexities of local employment while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

At The Legends Agency, we specialize in connecting international companies with top talent in South Africa, streamlining the hiring process, and managing payroll, compliance, and benefits seamlessly.

Our commitment to excellence ensures that our clients can focus on their core business while we handle the intricacies of workforce management.

Whether you’re looking to expand your team or establish a presence in the region, we provide tailored solutions that meet your unique needs. Let us help you create a legendary team that drives success and innovation.

We can save you money on salaries and social premiums and provide you with skilled English-speaking talent.

Explore more about our services at www.the-legends-agency.com or Mail us for details anthony.kettle@the-legends-agency.com.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2022
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