Senior Software Engineer - Core Experiences in Nairobi, Kenya

About Speechify Speechify helps people listen to articles, documents, and books wherever they are. The platform lets users control how they absorb information, with tools built to support learning and accessibility. Like streaming services changed audio entertainment, Speechify is shaping the way people access audio information. The company continues to grow…

Join Speechify as a Software Engineer focusing on platform development to craft innovative solutions that enhance user experiences. Collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers and product managers to design, develop, and maintain our platform architecture. Your expertise will contribute to building scalable applications that can handle millions of users.We are looking for a passionate engineer eager to tackle challenges and drive technology forward. If you are excited about working in a fast-paced environment and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, we want to hear from you!

Ajua is a pioneering growth-stage startup backed by Silicon Valley and African venture capital, dedicated to revolutionizing customer experiences across the continent. We are proud to be Africa’s first Integrated Customer Experience company, empowering businesses to grow while providing consumers with choices.Are you excited about tackling the continent's most significant challenges through technology? Join us as a Senior Platform Engineer! We seek a passionate individual who is dedicated to crafting innovative software solutions that drive progress across Africa.In this role, you will report directly to the Head of Engineering and be instrumental in developing exceptional software solutions to enhance our real-time data platform.

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa, helping them grow their businesses, create jobs, and build stronger communities. Since 2012, this non-profit has assisted over 100,000 entrepreneurs, including many refugees, through training, consulting, financing, and market-level initiatives. Inkomoko is recognized as the largest investor in refugee entrepreneurs on the continent and was named the 8th fastest-growing company in Africa by the Financial Times in 2025. The organization employs more than 800 staff in 50 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. By 2030, Inkomoko plans to expand into three additional countries, aiming to support over 550,000 entrepreneurs and reach 7 million people, while growing its $30 million loan fund. Our Values Purpose: Solution-focused, delivering quality work, and leading with a global perspective. Achievement: Pushing beyond perceived boundaries. Improvement: Practicing humility and encouraging growth through honest feedback. Bravery: Taking smart risks, fostering safe spaces, and championing compassion and inclusivity. We Eat Goat: Celebrating wins and supporting each other through challenges. Inkomoko is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Applications from refugees, women, and individuals representing the communities we serve are strongly encouraged. Role overview The Senior People & Culture Advisor, based in Nairobi, reports to the People & Culture Manager in Kenya. This position plays a key role in supporting employees and strengthening organizational culture. What you will do Work closely with staff to build positive work relationships, increase morale, and support productivity and retention. Offer expert advice on HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, talent management, and staff development, with a focus on attracting and retaining talent aligned with a culture of continuous learning.

Join Prosidian Consulting as a Senior Wildlife Conservation Advisor in Nairobi, Kenya, where your expertise will contribute significantly to wildlife preservation efforts. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable conservation strategies. You will conduct field assessments, analyze ecological data, and develop reports that inform policy decisions. Your passion for wildlife conservation will be critical in driving impactful initiatives.

At Ajua, we place Customer Experience at the heart of our mission. As a Customer Success Engineer, you will exemplify exceptional customer engagement with our suite of innovative products. This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of Ajua's technology stack, allowing you to expertly guide clients through an impactful onboarding journey, ensuring a seamless experience. You will also collaborate with our engineering team to foster technological growth, attentively listening to customer feedback and exploring new solutions to enhance user experience.Key ResponsibilitiesGain comprehensive knowledge of Ajua’s platform stack and explore its technological potential.Ensure the uptime, performance, stability, and scalability of the Ajua platform for clients.Strive for optimal performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.Participate in client and sales meetings to understand and address client challenges.Communicate technology capabilities and functionalities to clients in an easily understandable manner.Assist the customer success team in onboarding new clients.Manage technical projects with clients effectively.Guide customers through the Ajua journey from a technological perspective.Lead the delivery of client-centric technical projects.Support the Customer Success & Engineering team in resolving platform issues and requests.Steer the tech and Customer Success team towards developing a mature SaaS product.Facilitate client requests between customers and Ajua.Conduct user testing and maintain communication with clients from a technical standpoint.Work closely with the Engineering team throughout all phases of technical projects.Ensure proper system monitoring and alerts for the Ajua platform at client sites.Track additional feature requests from clients, notify the product team, and strategize implementation plans.Create, implement, maintain, and enhance test plans, scripts, and methodologies to ensure thorough testing of the Ajua platform.

About One Acre Fund Established in 2006, One Acre Fund empowers over 5.5 million smallholder farmers to enhance their agricultural productivity. Operating across nine countries that host two-thirds of Africa's farming population, we provide top-notch farming supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, modern agricultural training, and a variety of other essential agricultural services. Our model typically enables farmers to boost their income and assets on supported land by more than 35 percent while significantly enhancing their resilience. This achievement is driven by our dedicated team of over 9,000 full-time staff, representing diverse backgrounds and professions. To discover more about our workplace culture, visit our Why Work Here blog post. About the Role The Data Engineer is responsible for architecting and sustaining the systems that power our organization's data platform. This role involves designing dependable data pipelines, managing data infrastructure, and enabling high-quality datasets that facilitate analytics and informed decision-making throughout the organization. Data Engineers collaborate closely with analysts, business stakeholders, and fellow engineers to ensure data is accessible, structured, and documented in a manner that promotes consistent and reliable usage. They also take ownership of one or more data domains, being accountable for the pipelines, transformations, and foundational data models that underpin those domains. Responsibilities Data Pipeline Development Design, construct, and sustain data pipelines that ingest and process data from operational systems into the data warehouse. Ensure pipelines are robust, scalable, and maintainable. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to identify failures or anomalies in data processing. Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data pipeline failures or data quality. Data Modeling and Semantic Layer Support Collaborate with analysts and data stakeholders to convert raw datasets into structured, reusable datasets that support reporting and analytics. Implement transformations that encapsulate key business logic within the data warehouse. Contribute to the development of curated datasets and standardized views that facilitate consistent analysis across various teams and countries. Ensure datasets are thoroughly documented and easily understood by downstream users. Data Quality and Reliability Establish validation, testing, and monitoring processes to guarantee data accuracy and consistency.

Role overview Speechify is looking for an iOS Core Product Software Engineer in Nairobi, Kenya. This role centers on developing and enhancing iOS applications that support Speechify’s product experience. What you will do Collaborate with fellow engineers to design and build new features for iOS apps Work on improving app performance and reliability over time Influence the user experience by making careful technical choices Location This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Triple Jump invests in sustainable economic development and poverty reduction across emerging markets. The firm channels capital to financial institutions, small and medium enterprises, and organizations that create measurable social and environmental impact. Key focus areas include financial inclusion, missing middle finance, affordable housing, clean energy, and climate resilience. Role overview The Investment Analyst will join the Direct Investments team in Nairobi. This position works across the full investment cycle for both equity and debt, with an emphasis on companies expanding access to energy and climate solutions under the EEGF and CEI Africa mandates. Main responsibilities Identify, appraise, process, and monitor investments in companies throughout Sub-Saharan Africa and India. Support internal investment decision-making processes. Assist with client relationship management. Contribute to operational tasks as required. Travel regularly to meet investees and stakeholders across Sub-Saharan Africa. Location This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Frequent travel within Sub-Saharan Africa is expected.

About Speechify Speechify builds text-to-speech tools that help over 50 million people worldwide turn written content into audio. From PDFs and books to Google Docs, news articles, and websites, users can listen instead of read. The product lineup includes a top-rated iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and web app. Speechify has earned recognition from Google as Chrome Extension of the Year and from Apple as App of the Day. Team and Culture The team is fully remote and distributed across the globe, with close to 200 professionals. Engineers, AI researchers, and experienced hires from companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google work together without any physical offices. This diverse group values innovation and collaboration in a flat organizational structure, where leadership comes from technical skill and consistent impact. Role Overview: Tech Lead - Web Core Product & Chrome Extension This role calls for a strategic thinker who enjoys building products and shaping user experiences. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in product development, a history of delivering high-quality user experiences, and thrives when solving challenges quickly. Clear communication, a strong work ethic, and drive are key to success here. Interview Process The hiring process is efficient: several technical interviews are scheduled and typically completed within one week. Location This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya, though the team works remotely.

Role Overview Weloglobal is seeking a Swahili Audio Evaluator in Nairobi, Kenya. This position focuses on reviewing and assessing Swahili audio data to support quality and accuracy improvements. What You Will Do Listen to Swahili audio recordings and evaluate their quality Check for accuracy and clarity in audio data Support efforts to improve language data for technology applications Location This role is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

As an Insurance Officer at Watu Africa, you will report directly to the Insurance Manager and play a pivotal role in managing third-party claims efficiently. Your primary responsibility will be to liaise with claimants, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected and processed promptly. You will analyze claims to determine their validity and work closely with our legal department to advocate for our clients and protect the interests of the business. This role is essential in empowering entrepreneurs across Africa by providing them with the necessary support and guidance to navigate their insurance claims.Join us in our mission to transform lives and contribute to the economic growth of the continent!

Rentokil Initial is a leading global services provider, employing over 70,000 dedicated professionals across more than 90 countries. We are at the forefront of technology and innovation, committed to safeguarding people and enhancing their quality of life. Our services encompass pest control, hygiene improvement, and the enhancement of interior spaces through plant and scenting solutions.At Rentokil Initial, we pride ourselves on our expertise, investing significantly in training, science, and technology to create robust opportunities for growth and development for our employees. Our culture values listening and acting on feedback, ensuring that we support both our colleagues and customers effectively. We uphold equality and fairness as fundamental rights for all our team members.Our core values of Service, Relationships, and Teamwork resonate globally, reflecting our dedication to excellence in service delivery.As part of our diverse family of businesses, Initial Hygiene is recognized as the world's leading hygiene services company, providing exceptional and reliable services across over 40 countries, ranking among the top three in 38 of them. Our tailored hygiene product ranges cater to all sectors, where customers seek our expertise and integrity.This role will support our operations in East Africa, specifically within the Initial Hygiene department in Nairobi, Kenya.

Join Ajua as a Senior Product Engineer and play a pivotal role in creating exceptional SaaS products that empower businesses across Africa and beyond. You will be instrumental in enhancing various components of the Ajua product suite, ensuring they significantly impact our clients' success.Key Responsibilities:Direct the development of Ajua’s product suite towards a comprehensive Integrated Customer Experience Platform, leading MVP launches and subsequent enhancements.Guide a dynamic team of engineers and designers through agile methodologies, fostering collaboration and innovation.Ensure the Ajua platform remains stable, reliable, and user-friendly while continually optimizing performance.Design and mentor in product architecture and design, challenging the status quo for excellence.Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to identify customer challenges, developing solutions that are prototyped, iterated, and launched effectively.Create intuitive, feature-rich customer experiences that exceed Ajua clients' expectations.Take ownership of product features from inception through to launch and user engagement.Manage your workload efficiently within tight deadlines to maximize impact.Collaborate with Data Scientists to introduce valuable features that enhance our offering.Partner with Operations to streamline solutions and boost service reliability.Thoroughly analyze requirements and devise solutions that address genuine customer pain points.Conduct rigorous testing and unit testing to deliver high-quality outcomes.Continuously enhance your technical skills and knowledge while fostering team growth.Document development processes and outcomes meticulously.

Ajua, a pioneering startup with Silicon Valley backing, is revolutionizing the Integrated Customer Experience (#IntegratedCX) landscape in Africa. Our Data Science team plays a crucial role in ensuring that Ajua's product offerings not only address our clients' challenges but also elevate their understanding of customer needs to unprecedented levels. We are on the lookout for a Senior Data Scientist to spearhead the development, deployment, and monitoring of advanced analytics and machine learning solutions within our product suite. This role demands a commitment to scientific rigor and statistical methodologies to tackle the multifaceted challenges associated with creating and enhancing Integrated Customer Experience products.Key Responsibilities:Define business requirements and objectives as clear data science problems.Extract, cleanse, and transform relevant data to address various Integrated Customer Experience challenges for analysis, modeling, and reporting.Develop and implement cutting-edge analytics and machine learning models across the Ajua product stack, directly influencing merchants and enterprise clients.Collaborate with product teams to convert product feature requirements and use cases into experiments, leading the design, development, analysis, and reporting of outcomes that drive customer impact.Pursue continuous improvement of data science skills, focusing on problem-solving, writing efficient and maintainable code, mastering Integrated Customer Experience data, and proactively addressing customer and data-related product challenges.Engage in internal Data Science and broader technology project reviews and participate in community meet-ups.Work collaboratively with engineering, product, and customer success teams, ensuring clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization.

Jobgether is seeking a Senior DevOps Software Engineer with strong experience in Azure to help strengthen and maintain our cloud infrastructure. This position is based in Kenya and focuses on both development and operational aspects of our platform. Role overview This role centers on improving and supporting our Azure cloud environment. The Senior DevOps Software Engineer will work to develop, optimize, and maintain application deployment processes. Ensuring the reliability and performance of our systems is a key priority. What you will do Develop and maintain deployment pipelines for our applications on Azure Monitor and enhance system availability and performance Collaborate with the team to support ongoing infrastructure improvements Requirements Extensive experience with Azure cloud services Background in both software engineering and DevOps practices Strong problem-solving skills and attention to system reliability

Join our vibrant team at Salix Data Africa Limited as an Executive Assistant. In this pivotal role, you will provide comprehensive support to our executive team, ensuring smooth operations and facilitating communication across departments. Your organizational skills and proactive approach will be essential in managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling correspondence.

At GiveDirectly, we are on a mission to transform international philanthropy and uplift millions of lives by delivering cash grants directly to those in need. According to the Brookings Institution, a staggering $70 billion in cash transfers is essential to eradicate the poverty gap, yet the aid sector currently allocates $135 billion annually to ineffective interventions. We are determined to change this narrative by establishing cash transfers as the gold standard for foreign aid — akin to index funds in finance — ultimately accelerating the end of extreme poverty.Since our inception in 2011, we have successfully raised over $1 billion and provided financial assistance to more than 2 million individuals across 15 countries. Our commitment to large-scale experimental research has demonstrated the significant positive impact of our programs on recipients. This innovative approach has earned us recognition as one of the most groundbreaking non-profit organizations by Fast Company, and our work has been featured in prestigious outlets such as The New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.Our organizational culture is characterized by openness, analytical rigor, agility, and a non-hierarchical structure. With a diverse global team of approximately 150 staff and 650 country operations personnel spanning 21 countries and 69 languages, we comprise an exceptional mix of professionals including software engineers, experienced humanitarian workers, management consultants, public servants, researchers, and field operators.We place our values at the forefront of our operations, advocating for a people-centric approach in our decision-making and fostering an ambitious, dynamic, and high-performing work environment. We encourage you to explore our values, and if they resonate with your working style, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.We are dedicated to cultivating an environment where all team members can flourish, achieve success, and pursue their growth. Our commitment includes promoting ownership, flexibility, support for one another, and creating opportunities for professional development.

Profile Overview:We are partnering with a leading multinational technology firm renowned for its innovative internet-related services and products to recruit a skilled Network Engineer.Primary Responsibilities:Analyze partner network architecture and implement streamlined integrations.Execute configuration adjustments to network routers, switches, and wireless devices both pre- and post-deployment.Diagnose network challenges and propose effective solutions.Contribute to the automation of network device configuration and monitoring.Assist in designing and maintaining local labs to replicate customer issues.

About One Acre FundSince its inception in 2006, One Acre Fund has empowered over 5.5 million smallholder farmers, enhancing their productivity and livelihoods. Operating across nine countries, which are home to two-thirds of Africa's farmers, we deliver essential agricultural resources such as high-quality farm supplies, tree seedlings, accessible credit, and modern agronomic training. Our innovative model helps farmers boost their income and assets by more than 35% on supported land, while also fostering long-term resilience. Our dedicated team of over 9,000 full-time staff hails from various backgrounds and professions, committed to driving agricultural change. To learn more about our mission, check out our Why Work Here blog post.About the RoleWe are in search of a seasoned Internal Audit Lead to spearhead our audit initiatives in Kenya. This role is perfect for a professional with substantial experience in internal auditing and team leadership, ideally within a processing, retail, or multi-location context.As the Lead Auditor, you will oversee a country-based audit team, formulate and execute audit plans, identify and mitigate risks, and serve as a trusted advisor to local leadership. This pivotal role demands close collaboration with country leadership and various stakeholders.Your base will be in Kenya, with some regional travel required, reporting directly to the Internal Audit Manager.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Audit LeadershipDevelop and implement the annual audit plan for your team and country.Identify and evaluate audit risks and devise appropriate audit responses.Oversee audit activities within budgetary constraints, ensuring timely execution.Engagement and ReportingFacilitate regular risk discussions with department heads and division leaders.Present findings and risk assessments to the Board and senior management.Ensure accountability for audit findings and oversee their resolution by management.Leadership & DevelopmentLead and mentor a team of in-country auditors.Design and implement customized learning and development initiatives based on local risk profiles and audit strategies.Drive team performance by establishing and monitoring achievable goals.Audit ExcellenceEnsure the highest audit standards are maintained throughout the audit process.