Job Description
M-KOPA’s mission is to make high quality energy affordable to everyone.
OUR GROWTH SO FAR… M-KOPA has connected more than , homes in Kenya,Tanzania and Uganda to solar power with over new homes being added every day.
Data Scientist – Commercial Insights
We are looking for a Data Scientist – Commercial Insights to join our Data Science Team as we scale up and drive digital and financial inclusion across our markets. Your Day-to-Day Research
Each day will bring intellectually stimulating challenges that stretch your scientific capabilities:You’ll conduct applied machine learning research and develop innovative algorithms to solve complex, real-world problems.
From credit risk assessment to customer behaviour modelling, your work will tackle sophisticated challenges with substantial business and social implications.You’ll prototype, test, and iterate advanced models, integrating state-of-the-art academic insights into practical solutions.
This process will allow you to bridge the gap between theoretical possibilities and implementable algorithms.As a key member of our central Data Science team, you’ll actively engage with academic institutions to accelerate innovation and maintain M-KOPA’s competitive advantage.
These collaborations will keep your research at the cutting edge while fostering relationships with the broader scientific community.Throughout your work, you’ll balance theoretical exploration with practical application, ensuring your research delivers both scientific advancement and tangible business impact. Must-Have Qualifications:
Advanced expertise in machine learning, mathematics, statistics, and theoretical computer science.Experience or academic publication in generative modelling (e.g., VAEs, GANs, diffusion models, or related methods)Strong publication record in prestigious conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR)Proven ability to translate academic research into practical, impactful algorithmsExperience with deep learning, reinforcement learning, or other specialized machine learning domainsExceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities