10 Artificial Intelligence jobs in Nairobi

Our client is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Remote Principal AI Engineer specializing in Machine Learning to drive cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence. This is a fully remote position, offering the chance to work on groundbreaking AI solutions from anywhere in the world. You will be at the forefront of designing, developing, and deploying sophisticated machine learning models and algorithms that solve complex business problems. Your responsibilities will include researching state-of-the-art AI techniques, identifying opportunities for AI integration, and leading the end-to-end development lifecycle of ML projects, from data acquisition and preprocessing to model training, evaluation, and deployment. You will work with large-scale datasets and leverage advanced statistical modeling, deep learning, and natural language processing techniques. This role requires a strong command of ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn, and proficiency in programming languages like Python. You will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and product teams to integrate AI capabilities into existing and new products. Experience with MLOps, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and distributed computing is essential. This position demands exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. You will mentor junior AI engineers and contribute to shaping the company's AI strategy. A PhD or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field is required, along with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience, including significant experience in a principal or lead AI engineering role. A strong publication record in top AI conferences or journals is a significant plus.

Our client is at the cutting edge of artificial intelligence innovation and is seeking a highly skilled Senior AI/Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Natural Language Processing (NLP) to join their advanced, fully remote research and development team. This position is critical in designing, developing, and deploying state-of-the-art NLP models and algorithms that power next-generation intelligent systems. You will be responsible for tackling complex challenges in areas such as text classification, sentiment analysis, machine translation, and conversational AI. The ideal candidate possesses a strong academic background (MSc or PhD preferred) in Computer Science, AI, or a related field, coupled with significant hands-on experience in building and optimizing NLP models using frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python is essential. You will lead research initiatives, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with product teams to integrate AI capabilities into user-facing applications. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills are paramount for working effectively in a remote, collaborative environment. You will be expected to stay abreast of the latest advancements in AI and NLP research, publishing findings where appropriate and contributing to the broader AI community. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects, push the boundaries of AI, and contribute to the development of intelligent solutions that will shape the future, all with the flexibility of remote work. We seek an innovative thinker who can drive complex projects from conception to deployment. Your ability to translate complex research into practical, scalable solutions will be key. The primary geographical context for this role, though fully remote, is to support projects influencing the technological development in the region of Malindi, Kilifi, KE , necessitating an understanding of the specific AI needs and data considerations in coastal and developing economic areas.

Our client is seeking a skilled Machine Learning Engineer to join their innovative team, focusing on AI and emerging technologies. This role is designed for an individual passionate about developing and deploying cutting-edge machine learning models to solve complex real-world problems. You will be involved in the entire ML lifecycle, from data preprocessing and feature engineering to model training, evaluation, and deployment. The position requires a strong foundation in algorithms, statistical modeling, and programming, with a deep understanding of ML frameworks and libraries. You will collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to translate business needs into actionable ML solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on challenging projects that push the boundaries of AI, contributing to the development of intelligent systems. The hybrid work model allows for both focused remote work and in-person collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain scalable machine learning models and algorithms.
• Develop and implement data preprocessing pipelines and feature engineering techniques.
• Train, evaluate, and fine-tune ML models using various frameworks and tools.
• Deploy ML models into production environments and monitor their performance.
• Collaborate with data scientists and software engineers to integrate ML solutions into products and services.
• Conduct research on new ML techniques and technologies to identify potential applications.
• Analyze large datasets to extract insights and inform model development.
• Optimize model performance for accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Develop and maintain documentation for ML models and processes.
• Stay current with advancements in the field of AI and machine learning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to ML model performance in production.
• Present findings and technical details to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning engineering or data science with a focus on model development and deployment.
• Proficiency in Python and ML libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn.
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis tools (e.g., Pandas, Spark).
• Strong understanding of various ML algorithms, including supervised, unsupervised, and deep learning.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and ML services.
• Familiarity with MLOps principles and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in both remote and on-site settings as required.

This hybrid role, with a client presence in Malindi, Kilifi, KE , offers a competitive salary and the chance to work at the forefront of AI innovation.

Our client is excited to offer a remote Graduate Data Scientist internship focused on Machine Learning. This is an exceptional opportunity for enthusiastic and driven recent graduates to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, innovative environment. You will work alongside experienced data scientists, contributing to real-world projects that leverage machine learning to solve complex business challenges. As a fully remote intern, you will develop critical skills in data analysis, model building, and interpretation, all while collaborating effectively with a distributed team.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and preparing large datasets for machine learning model training.
• Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning models under the guidance of senior data scientists.
• Implement algorithms for classification, regression, clustering, and other data mining tasks.
• Visualize data and model results to identify trends and insights.
• Contribute to the documentation of data analysis processes, models, and findings.
• Participate in team meetings and discussions, contributing ideas and insights.
• Learn and apply various machine learning libraries and frameworks (e.g., Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Support in deploying and monitoring machine learning models in production environments.
• Research and stay updated on the latest advancements in data science and machine learning.
• Collaborate effectively with remote team members through various communication platforms.
• Assist in the interpretation of model performance and provide actionable recommendations.
• Gain practical experience in an end-to-end data science project lifecycle.

Qualifications:

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Solid understanding of statistical concepts and machine learning algorithms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or R.
• Familiarity with data manipulation libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy) and visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Seaborn).
• Basic knowledge of machine learning frameworks is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and collaborate remotely.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Previous exposure to data science projects or coursework is beneficial.

This remote internship in Malindi, Kilifi, KE offers a foundational step into a career in data science and machine learning.

Our client is seeking a highly innovative and skilled AI Research Scientist specializing in Machine Learning to join their cutting-edge research team. This is a fully remote position, offering an exceptional opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence from anywhere. You will be responsible for researching, developing, and implementing advanced machine learning models and algorithms to solve complex problems across various domains. Your work will involve exploring new AI techniques, designing experiments, analyzing results, and translating research findings into practical applications. Key responsibilities include staying abreast of the latest developments in AI and ML, collaborating with cross-functional teams to define research objectives, developing and validating predictive models, and contributing to the publication of research findings. You will also work with large datasets, employing techniques such as deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field, coupled with a strong publication record. Proven experience in developing and deploying machine learning models in real-world scenarios is essential. Proficiency in programming languages like Python, and deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch, is required. Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication and collaboration abilities, are critical. If you are a passionate AI researcher driven by intellectual curiosity and a desire to push the boundaries of what's possible with AI, this remote role is an ideal fit. Join us in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and development in machine learning and AI.
• Develop and implement advanced ML algorithms and models.
• Analyze large datasets and identify patterns and insights.
• Collaborate with engineers to deploy AI solutions.
• Stay current with AI research trends and methodologies.
• Publish research findings and contribute to intellectual property.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, AI, ML, or related field.
• Proven experience in machine learning research and development.
• Expertise in deep learning, NLP, or computer vision.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong mathematical and statistical background.
• Excellent research, analytical, and communication skills.

Our client is at the forefront of AI innovation and is seeking a brilliant Lead AI Research Scientist to spearhead groundbreaking research in machine learning. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work with a world-class team of researchers and engineers from anywhere. You will be instrumental in defining the research agenda, conceptualizing and developing novel AI algorithms, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in areas such as deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision.

Your responsibilities will include designing and conducting experiments, analyzing results, and publishing findings in top-tier scientific venues. You will mentor junior researchers, collaborate with product teams to translate research into tangible applications, and stay abreast of the latest advancements in the AI field. This role requires a deep theoretical understanding of AI/ML principles, coupled with strong practical implementation skills. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader passionate about solving complex problems and driving technological progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and contribute to cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Develop and implement novel AI algorithms and models, particularly in deep learning, NLP, and computer vision.
• Design and execute rigorous experiments to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of AI systems.
• Analyze complex datasets and interpret research findings.
• Publish research results in leading academic conferences and journals.
• Mentor and guide junior research scientists and engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate research breakthroughs into practical product features.
• Stay current with the latest trends, research papers, and advancements in AI/ML.
• Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio of the company through patents and publications.
• Present research findings to technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in AI research and development, with a strong publication record.
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and ML frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras.
• Strong understanding of statistical modeling, algorithms, and data structures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Proven ability to lead research projects and mentor team members.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, especially in a remote setting.
• Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed computing is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive projects to completion.

This fully remote opportunity is based out of Malindi, Kilifi, KE . Join us to shape the future of artificial intelligence.

Our client, a groundbreaking organization at the forefront of AI and Emerging Technologies, is seeking an exceptional Senior AI Research Scientist to join their elite, fully remote research team. This role is designed for an individual with a profound passion for pushing the boundaries of machine learning and artificial intelligence. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, developing, and implementing novel AI algorithms and models that solve complex real-world problems. Your work will involve significant research, experimentation, and contribution to academic publications and patents.

As a Senior AI Research Scientist, you will delve into areas such as deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and generative AI. You will collaborate with a team of world-class researchers and engineers, turning theoretical concepts into practical, deployable AI solutions. The role requires a strong theoretical foundation in mathematics, statistics, and computer science, coupled with hands-on experience in developing and deploying AI models. You will be expected to stay abreast of the latest research advancements and contribute innovative ideas to the team's roadmap.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct cutting-edge research in AI and machine learning to develop innovative algorithms and models.
• Design, implement, and evaluate complex ML models for various applications.
• Explore and apply advanced techniques in deep learning, NLP, computer vision, etc.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate research prototypes into production systems.
• Publish research findings in top-tier conferences and journals.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning literature.
• Mentor junior researchers and contribute to the team's scientific direction.
• Develop and maintain robust experimental frameworks and codebases.
• Contribute to the intellectual property portfolio through patents and proprietary research.

Required Expertise:

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of post-graduate research experience in AI/ML.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more areas of AI/ML (e.g., Deep Learning, NLP, CV, Reinforcement Learning).
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, and ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Strong mathematical and statistical foundation.
• Proven track record of research contributions (publications, patents).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills for a remote research environment.
• Ability to work independently and drive research initiatives forward.

This is a unique opportunity to work on transformative AI research from your home office. If you are a pioneering AI scientist ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to join our client’s cutting-edge remote team in **Malindi, Kilifi, KE**.

The mission of Microsoft Business Applications is to help our customers digitally transform their businesses to drive new sources of revenue, create new and engaging ways to serve their customers, and to transform the way in which their business runs to drive new levels of profitability for their organization.
In this role you will be the Technology Specialist (pre-sales consultant) for your assigned workload and a member of the sales team that consists of Solution Specialist, Customer Success Unit, partners, and engineering. In this role you will advance pipeline by assisting the Solution Specialist in qualifying the deal, developing the strategy and inspiring the CxO/Business Decision Maker/Technical Decision Maker. You are responsible for designing the solution and delivering an industry-aligned demonstration to the customer. You will engage partners for co-sell and implementation considerations, engineering to assist with emerging technologies and Customer Success Unit for deal support. The demo will focus on solving the technical proof requirements while highlighting our business value and competitive differentiators and should result in securing the customer's solution design endorsement. Once the solution design is secured, you will support the Solution Specialist in finalizing the customer proposal and assisting with licensing.
You will develop relationships with the decision makers with our customers and position yourself as a trusted advisor in your domain. As a recognized product expert, you are responsible for sharing your technical, industry knowledge and best practices with your peers.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
+ Advance qualified pipeline revenue by demonstrating solution capabilities, addressing technical proof requirements, and securing the customer's solution design endorsement.
+ Engage with the account team to land solution envisioning sessions and business value assessments.
+ Proactively deliver compelling customer centric solution demonstrations based on technical workload expertise while building Business Decision Maker/CxO/Technical Decision Maker connections.
+ Address solution architecture considerations and competitive objection handling.
+ Assist in formalizing the customer proposal.
+ Collaborate with Partners and Customer Success to align on agreed upon deployment plan and Key Performance Indicators.
+ Lead discovery sessions in each opportunity, yielding output of customer-agreed business challenges and win themes prioritized with business value.
**Qualifications**
**Required/Minimum Qualifications**
+ 6+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
**Additional or preferred qualifications**
+ 7+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
+ 4+ years' experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management.
+ 7+ years of related experience:
+ CRM applications focusing on sales and service modules and processes
+ Solution pre-sales for business applications and/or SaaS-based company or similar technology.
+ Solution pre-sales of complex business application deals requiring orchestration of large, dispersed, virtual teams composed of industry and solution team members.
+ Solutions pre-sales best practices including but not limited to; discovery, building and crafting solution strategies that differentiate from the competition, value-based selling, identifying, and expanding product opportunities.
+ Successful track record of competitive displacement.
+ Ability to drive and influence stakeholders across organizational boundaries through organizational, presentation, envisioning, writing, and verbal communication skills.
+ Proven track record in prioritization and orchestration of resources for complex customer digital transformation engagements.
+ Deep understanding of:
+ Business application solutions
+ Commercial cloud offerings, ideally Microsoft's cloud platform as well as competitive knowledge of other business applications and related ecosystems.
+ Customer facing business processes in one or more industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Retail & Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Public Sector and Media & Communications.
+ Business value selling methodologies and practices that successfully convey the value and business outcomes
+ How to uncover customer's stated and unstated needs and how technology can be leveraged to solve business problems.
+ High level of self-awareness, reflection, and empathy.
+ Ability to skillfully communicate, demonstrate, and prove the value of Dynamics 365 Business Applications.
+ Customer-centric mindset with demonstrated passion for delivering customer value.
+ Excel at coordinating team resources to build and deliver a compelling solution demonstration
+ Proven collaborator capable of influencing internal and external teams.
+ Excellent presentation and communications skills across various customer stakeholders, e.g., CIO, CFO, CMO, VP of Sales, etc.
+ Adept at challenging perspectives and differentiating from the competition by reframing value and exemplifying customer obsession.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

The mission of Microsoft Business Applications is to help our customers digitally transform their businesses to drive new sources of revenue, create new and engaging ways to serve their customers, and to transform the way in which their business runs to drive new levels of profitability for their organization.
In this role you will be the Technology Specialist (pre-sales consultant) for your assigned workload and a member of the sales team that consists of Solution Specialist, Customer Success Unit, partners, and engineering. In this role you will advance pipeline by assisting the Solution Specialist in qualifying the deal, developing the strategy and inspiring the CxO/Business Decision Maker/Technical Decision Maker. You are responsible for designing the solution and delivering an industry-aligned demonstration to the customer. You will engage partners for co-sell and implementation considerations, engineering to assist with emerging technologies and Customer Success Unit for deal support. The demo will focus on solving the technical proof requirements while highlighting our business value and competitive differentiators and should result in securing the customer's solution design endorsement. Once the solution design is secured, you will support the Solution Specialist in finalizing the customer proposal and assisting with licensing.
You will develop relationships with the decision makers with our customers and position yourself as a trusted advisor in your domain. As a recognized product expert, you are responsible for sharing your technical, industry knowledge and best practices with your peers.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
**Responsibilities**
+ Advance qualified pipeline revenue by demonstrating solution capabilities, addressing technical proof requirements, and securing the customer's solution design endorsement.
+ Engage with the account team to land solution envisioning sessions and business value assessments.
+ Proactively deliver compelling customer centric solution demonstrations based on technical workload expertise while building Business Decision Maker/CxO/Technical Decision Maker connections.
+ Address solution architecture considerations and competitive objection handling.
+ Assist in formalizing the customer proposal.
+ Collaborate with Partners and Customer Success to align on agreed upon deployment plan and Key Performance Indicators.
+ Lead discovery sessions in each opportunity, yielding output of customer-agreed business challenges and win themes prioritized with business value.
**Qualifications**
**Required/minimum qualifications**
+ 6+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 4+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field AND 3+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting experience
+ OR equivalent experience.
**Additional or preferred qualifications**
+ 7+ years of technical pre-sales or technical consulting, or related experience OR equivalent experience.
+ 4+ years' experience with cloud and hybrid, or on premises infrastructures, architecture designs, migrations, industry standards, and/or technology management.
+ 7+ years of related experience:
+ Solution pre-sales for business applications and/or SaaS-based company or similar technology.
+ Solution pre-sales of complex business application deals requiring orchestration of large, dispersed, virtual teams composed of industry and solution team members.
+ Solutions pre-sales best practices including but not limited to; discovery, building and crafting solution strategies that differentiate from the competition, value-based selling, identifying, and expanding product opportunities.
+ Successful track record of competitive displacement.
+ Ability to drive and influence stakeholders across organizational boundaries through organizational, presentation, envisioning, writing, and verbal communication skills.
+ Proven track record in prioritization and orchestration of resources for complex customer digital transformation engagements.
+ Deep understanding of: Business application solutions
+ Commercial cloud offerings, ideally Microsoft's cloud platform as well as competitive knowledge of other business applications and related ecosystems.
+ Customer facing business processes in one or more industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Utilities, Retail & Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Public Sector and Media & Communications.
+ Business value selling methodologies and practices that successfully convey the value and business outcomes
+ How to uncover customer's stated and unstated needs and how technology can be leveraged to solve business problems.
+ Desired Skills:
+ High level of self-awareness, reflection, and empathy.
+ Ability to skillfully communicate, demonstrate, and prove the value of Dynamics 365 Business Applications.
+ Customer-centric mindset with demonstrated passion for delivering customer value.
+ Excel at coordinating team resources to build and deliver a compelling solution demonstration
+ Proven collaborator capable of influencing internal and external teams.
+ Excellent presentation and communications skills across various customer stakeholders, e.g., CIO, CFO, CMO, VP of Sales, etc.
+ Adept at challenging perspectives and differentiating from the competition by reframing value and exemplifying customer obsession.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .