Remote Jobs from Kenya

171 remote jobs available from Kenya - 41 specifically for Kenya, plus 130 open worldwide

These 171 positions explicitly allow remote work from Kenya. Each listing includes the actual remote policy and allowed countries, so you can find roles that actually let you work from where you are, not just roles labeled 'remote' that turn out to be office-based.

By the numbers

  • 53 companies hiring
  • Mostly Senior roles
  • Often paired with Python, Go, AWS, Kubernetes
  • Top locations: London, Limassol, Berlin
  • 99% don't require German
  • 5 new in the last 7 days

Market insights

About 100% of live Kenya ads are listed as fully remote.

Remote policy

100%

Remote 100%

42 of 171 live ads state a salary.

Seniority mix

  • Senior 59%
  • Mid 18%
  • Lead 11%
  • Staff 5%
  • Principal 4%
  • Junior 3%

How we identify these jobs

Each listing is analyzed to determine the actual remote policy (fully remote, hybrid, or on-site) and which countries are eligible. Jobs listed here either explicitly name Kenya as an allowed location or are open to remote work worldwide.

Canonical 5 months ago Open for 169+ days Reposted 26 time(s)
Remote

Technical Manager - Automotive and Industrial

Remote (Worldwide) - English

Linux C C++ Python
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 169+ days Reposted 39 time(s)
Remote

Technical Author (multiple roles and seniority levels)

Remote (Worldwide) - English

Linux Git Sphinx reStructuredText
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

C++/Rust Graphics and Windowing System Software Engineer - Mir

Remote (EMEA, APAC) - English

C++ Rust Linux
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Senior Ubuntu Embedded IoT System Engineer

Remote (EMEA) - English

Ubuntu Linux C Python Bash +2
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days Reposted 44 time(s)
Remote

Senior Design Researcher - User Science

Remote (EMEA) - English

Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

UX Designer - Developer experience

Remote (EMEA) - English

Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

UX Designer - Infrastructure

Remote (EMEA) - English

Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Lead Data Governance Engineer

Remote (EMEA) - English (professional)

Python SQL
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Engineering Manager - Python and K8s

Remote (APAC, EMEA) - English

Python Docker Kubernetes
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Python Software Engineer, Commercial Systems

Remote (EMEA) - English

Python
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Golang Software Engineer, Commercial Systems

Remote (EMEA) - English

Go
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Engineering Manager- Ceph & Distributed Storage

Remote (EMEA) - English

Ceph Linux
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Software Engineering Manager - Container and Virtualisation Infrastructure

Remote (EMEA) - English

C Go Linux Kubernetes
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes

Remote (EMEA) - English

Python Go Kubernetes
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Engineering Manager - Public Cloud, Python, Golang

Remote (EMEA) - English

Python Go AWS Azure GCP
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Software Engineer - OpenStack

Remote (EMEA) - English

Python OpenStack OVN Open vSwitch
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Software Engineer, Ceph & Distributed Storage

Remote (EMEA) - English

Python Go Ceph
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Observability Engineering Manager

Remote (EMEA) - English (Professional)

Linux
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Staff Software Engineer for Identity Management (Go/Golang)

Remote (EMEA) - English

Go Python Juju Ubuntu
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 170+ days
Remote

Software Engineer (Python/Linux/Packaging)

Remote (EMEA) - English

Python Linux

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really work these jobs from Kenya?
These positions either explicitly list Kenya as an eligible remote location or are open to worldwide remote work. Each listing includes this information, so you don't have to guess from vague 'remote-friendly' labels.
How many remote jobs are available from Kenya?
There are currently 171 positions that allow remote work from Kenya. This number updates daily as new roles are posted.
What's the difference between remote and hybrid?
Remote roles allow you to work entirely from your location. Hybrid roles typically require some in-office time. Each listing includes the exact remote policy so you know what to expect before applying.
Do these companies handle taxes and contracts for Kenya?
That varies by employer. Some companies hire directly in Kenya, while others work through employer-of-record services. Check the individual job listing or ask during the application process for specific details about their setup in Kenya.