Senior AI Engineer Architect
Lemon.io
🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at Lemon.io is open to applicants from South Africa. The estimated monthly salary is R123,333 – R292,917 ZAR. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
Are you a talented Senior AI Engineer/Architect looking for a remote job that lets you show your skills and get decent compensation? Look no further thanLemon.io- the marketplace that connects you with hand-picked startups in the US and Europe.
What we offer:
* The rate depends on your skills and experience. We've already paid out over $11M to our engineers.
* No more hunting for clients or negotiating rates - let us handle the business side of things so you can focus on what you do best.
* We'll manually find the best project for you according to your skills and preferences.
* Choose a schedule that works best for you. It's possible to communicate async or minimally overlap within team working hours.
* We respect your seniority so you can expect no micromanagement or screen trackers.
* Communicate directly with the clients. Most of them have technical backgrounds. Sounds good, yeah?
* We will support you from the time you submit the application throughout all cooperation stages.
* Most of our projects involve working in a fast-paced startup environment. We hope you like it as much as we do.
* Through our community, we will connect you with the best developers from more than 75 countries.
We have several AI-related roles; here are some of them.
Requirements - AI Engineer:
* 3+ years of commercial experience applying AI to practical technology solutions
* A solid understanding of Python is a must; experience with other programming languages commonly used in AI is a plus
* Experience with Vector Databases, Pinecone or Weaviate is required
* 2+ years of experience with LangChain is mandatory
* 2+ years of experience with large language models (LLMs) or vLLMs is mandatory
* 2+ years of experience with RAG or OpenAI is required
Requirements - AI Agent Architect:
* 3+ years of experience with Python
* 3+ years of experience with LLM
* Experience with Multi-agent systems architecture, AI agent orchestration, AI telemetry is a must.
Requirements - AI Automation Architect:
* 1+ year of experience with Workflow Automation and Webhooks
* 3+ years with SQL is a must
* Familiarity with AI API integration and Claude Cowork is a must
* Knowledge of Make.com/n8n/Zapier
* Strong technical skills: as a Senior AI Engineer/Architect, you are expected to be able to create projects from scratch and have a deep understanding of application architecture.
* Clear and effective communication in English - advanced ability to discuss business tasks, justify decisions, and communicate issues. Good self-presentation is also essential for upcoming client calls.
* Strong self-organizational skills - ability to work full-time remotely with no supervision.
* Reliability - we want to trust you and expect that you won't let us and the client down.
* Adaptability and Flexibility - the ability to onboard the project promptly after accepting it and start delivering results quickly.
Sounds good for you? Apply now and join theLemon.iocommunity!
NOT YOUR TECH STACK?
We have a variety of projects, so if you have 4+ years of commercial software development experience and are proficient in Site Reliability Engineering, Platform Engineering, React & Python, React & Golang, Golang, React & Java, React & Ruby, Ruby, PHP & Vue, Vue & Node.js, React & .NET, Android & iOS, iOS & Swift, Flutter, Blockchain (Ethereum/Ethers.js/Wagmi/Viem/Solana), Angular & Node.js, Vue & .NET, Python & Vue, DevOps, MLOps, Data Science, Angular & PHP, Angular & .NET, Symfony & React, Symfony & Vue, Symfony & Angular, Python, Symfony & JavaScript & Next.js & TypeScript, Data Analysis, React & PHP, Data Engineering, Project Management, Product Management, QA Automation, QA Manual, Embedded Software Engineering, React Native & Node, React Native & React, React Native & Ruby, React Native & Python, WordPress, Android, Data Annotation, Angular, Python & Node, React & Node.js, Java & Spring, Svelte & Python, Svelte & Node.js, Svelte & TypeScript, Rust, Shopify & JavaScript, Vue & Nuxt, PHP & Laravel, UI/UX Design, Animation, Graphic Design, React & Node & React Native, .NET & C#, Electron, Scala, C++, Unreal Engine & C++, Python & LLM, Unity, or Machine Learning Engineering, we would be happy to connect with you and match you with a project that fits your experience.
We work with developers from 75+ countries across Europe, Latin America, North America (the U.S. and Canada), selected countries in Asia (Japan, Singapore, South Korea, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Israel), Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, and Papua New Guinea), and Africa (including Morocco and South Africa).
Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
At R123,333/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($6,667/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
About Lemon.io
Lemon.io is a company in the javascript industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 2 open positions on Hirezar. View all Lemon.io jobs →