Junior Engineer (AI, Software & Design)

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NES025834/RS

Date posted:

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are looking for dynamic and curious young engineers with a strong foundation in IT, coding, and design, and an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to build real-world solutions using cutting-edge technologies.

POSITION INFO:
We are looking for dynamic and curious young engineers with a strong foundation in IT, coding, and design, and an interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals eager to build real-world solutions using cutting-edge technologies.
Key Responsibilities:

Assist in developing AI and machine learning models for real-world applications
Write clean, efficient, and scalable code (Python, JavaScript, or similar)
Support software and system design for intelligent engineering solutions
Work with datasets: collection, cleaning, preprocessing, and analysis
Collaborate on UI/UX and system architecture design
Participate in testing, debugging, and optimization of applications
Contribute to research, prototyping, and innovation initiatives
Document technical processes and solutions

Minimum Requirements:

BSc/BEng/BTech in Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field
0–3 years’ experience (internships, academic projects, or freelance work acceptable)
Basic knowledge of programming (e.g., Python, Java, C++, or JavaScript)
Exposure to AI/ML concepts (e.g., regression, classification, neural networks)
Familiarity with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar is advantageous
Understanding of software development principles and version control (e.g., Git)
Interest in design tools (e.g., Figma, CAD, or UI/UX platforms) is a plus

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