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ML Engineer
2026-01-22T05:58:16+00:00
Somo
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Nonprofit, and NGO
Computer & IT, Science & Engineering
KES
MONTH
2026-01-27T17:00:00+00:00
8

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and optimize data and ML pipelines for training and inference.
  • Develop and deploy scalable, production-ready machine learning models and systems.
  • Manage infrastructure for model serving, monitoring, and performance optimization.
  • Clean, validate, and preprocess data to ensure high quality and integrity.
  • Translate data science prototypes into robust production code and services.
  • Research, select, and implement appropriate ML algorithms and tools for business needs.
  • Train, retrain, fine-tune, and evaluate models to maintain accuracy and reliability.
  • Perform statistical analysis and testing to improve model performance.
  • Collaborate closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Software Engineers to integrate ML solutions.
  • Document ML system design, development processes, and operational workflows.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, with 2-3 years of hands-on experience in machine learning, data science, or applied Al.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and experience working with ML frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
  • Experience deploying machine learning models into production, including APIs, dashboards, or integrated systems, with familiarity in MLOps tools and workflows.
  • Working knowledge of SQL, database design, ETL pipelines, Docker, Git, and data visualization tools.
  • Exposure to financial inclusion or small enterprise data, with an interest in ethical, explainable Al and social impact analytics.
  • Design, build, and optimize data and ML pipelines for training and inference.
  • Develop and deploy scalable, production-ready machine learning models and systems.
  • Manage infrastructure for model serving, monitoring, and performance optimization.
  • Clean, validate, and preprocess data to ensure high quality and integrity.
  • Translate data science prototypes into robust production code and services.
  • Research, select, and implement appropriate ML algorithms and tools for business needs.
  • Train, retrain, fine-tune, and evaluate models to maintain accuracy and reliability.
  • Perform statistical analysis and testing to improve model performance.
  • Collaborate closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Software Engineers to integrate ML solutions.
  • Document ML system design, development processes, and operational workflows.
  • Python
  • Scikit-learn
  • TensorFlow
  • PyTorch
  • SQL
  • Database design
  • ETL pipelines
  • Docker
  • Git
  • Data visualization tools
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
  • 2-3 years of hands-on experience in machine learning, data science, or applied Al
  • Experience deploying machine learning models into production
  • Familiarity in MLOps tools and workflows
  • Working knowledge of SQL, database design, ETL pipelines, Docker, Git, and data visualization tools
  • Exposure to financial inclusion or small enterprise data
  • Interest in ethical, explainable Al and social impact analytics
bachelor degree
24
JOB-6971bc7845697

Vacancy title:
ML Engineer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Computer & IT, Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
Somo

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, January 27 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and optimize data and ML pipelines for training and inference.
  • Develop and deploy scalable, production-ready machine learning models and systems.
  • Manage infrastructure for model serving, monitoring, and performance optimization.
  • Clean, validate, and preprocess data to ensure high quality and integrity.
  • Translate data science prototypes into robust production code and services.
  • Research, select, and implement appropriate ML algorithms and tools for business needs.
  • Train, retrain, fine-tune, and evaluate models to maintain accuracy and reliability.
  • Perform statistical analysis and testing to improve model performance.
  • Collaborate closely with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Software Engineers to integrate ML solutions.
  • Document ML system design, development processes, and operational workflows.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, with 2-3 years of hands-on experience in machine learning, data science, or applied Al.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and experience working with ML frameworks such as Scikit-learn, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
  • Experience deploying machine learning models into production, including APIs, dashboards, or integrated systems, with familiarity in MLOps tools and workflows.
  • Working knowledge of SQL, database design, ETL pipelines, Docker, Git, and data visualization tools.
  • Exposure to financial inclusion or small enterprise data, with an interest in ethical, explainable Al and social impact analytics.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, January 27 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 22-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 22-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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