Remote Jobs from Kenya

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

These 41 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

  • 10 companies hiring
  • Mostly Senior roles
  • Often paired with Python, Go, Kubernetes, Linux
  • Top locations: London
  • 100% don't require German

Market insights

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

Remote policy

100%

Remote 100%

8 of 41 live ads state a salary.

Seniority mix

  • Senior 47%
  • Lead 30%
  • Staff 13%
  • Junior 7%
  • Mid 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.

Fingerprint 3 weeks ago
Remote

Implementation Engineer - EMEA

Remote (EMEA) - English

JavaScript
$49.000–88.000 /year
Spotify 1 month ago Reposted 1 time(s)
Remote

Senior Staff Engineer - Platform & Partner Experience

London, United Kingdom (Remote) - English

Wavemm1 1 month ago Reposted 2 time(s)
Remote

Chief Technology Officer

Remote (6 countries) - English

Python GraphQL PostgreSQL Redis Kotlin +6
$356.500 /year
Wave Mobile Money 1 month ago Reposted 2 time(s)
Remote

Chief Technology Officer

Remote (6 countries) - English

Python GraphQL PostgreSQL Redis Kotlin +8
$356.500 /year
Spotify 1 month ago
Remote

Fullstack Engineer - Subscriptions

London, United Kingdom (Remote) - English

Java TypeScript React Next.js GraphQL +3
Poolside 1 month ago Reposted 2 time(s)
Remote

Member of Engineering (Data & Analytics)

Remote (EMEA) - English

Go Python Kubernetes
Wave Mobile Money 1 month ago
Remote

Endpoint Engineer

Remote (6 countries) - English

ChromeOS Google Workspace macOS JAMF Android Enterprise +9
$96.500–133.100 /year
Wave Mobile Money 2 months ago
Remote

Applied AI Scientist - LLMs & Voice

Remote (5 countries) - English

LLM Python
$167.000–227.900 /year
PlanetScale 4 months ago Open for 120+ days
Remote

Software Engineer - PlanetScale Vitess

Remote (EMEA) - English

Go MySQL Kubernetes
$120.000–290.000 /year
Fingerprint 4 months ago Open for 127+ days Reposted 1 time(s)
Remote

Senior Android Engineer (EMEA)

Remote (EMEA) - English

Kotlin Android Jetpack Compose C++ GitHub Actions
$71.000–144.000 /year
GitLab 4 months ago Open for 143+ days Reposted 1 time(s)
Remote

Staff Infrastructure Security Engineer (APAC, EMEA, or US)

Remote (APAC, EMEA) - English

AWS GCP Azure Kubernetes Go +5
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 155+ days
Remote

Software Engineer, Automotive and Industrial Architecture

Remote (EMEA) - English

C C++ Python Linux
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 162+ days
Remote

Golang Engineering Manager, Commercial Systems

Remote (EMEA) - English (professional)

Go
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 168+ days
Remote

Senior Software Engineer - Python/Golang - Kubernetes

Remote (EMEA) - English

Go Python Kubernetes
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 169+ days
Remote

GitOps Engineering Manager

Remote (APAC, EMEA) - English

Linux Kubernetes
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 169+ days
Remote

Distributed Systems Engineer

Remote (EMEA) - English

Python Go Kafka MQTT RabbitMQ +4
Canonical 5 months ago Open for 169+ days
Remote

Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Remote (EMEA) - English

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

Senior Jira Administrator

Remote (EMEA) - English (Professional written and spoken)

Jira Python
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

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 41 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.