Build the future with us
ORREL is looking for exceptional engineers, researchers, and professionals who want to work on hard problems at the frontier of deep technology — from Nigeria, for the world.
What makes us different
Real research impact
50+ publications, 500+ citations. Your work gets published, cited, and applied.
Global collaboration
Team across 6 countries. Work with world-class researchers and engineers.
Build real products
Not just papers — we ship products like SolarCheckNG, AlphaPorous, and GSASConnect.
Autonomy & ownership
Small team, big responsibility. You own your domain and drive outcomes.
7 positions available
We hire for talent and drive. If you see a role that fits, reach out before 30 June 2026.
IT Business Development Manager
Drive ORREL's commercial growth across AI, renewable energy, and software services.
Responsibilities
- →Identify and develop new business opportunities across ORREL's service verticals
- →Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, and institutional stakeholders
- →Develop proposals, pitch decks, and commercial strategies for deep-tech solutions
- →Collaborate with engineering teams to translate technical capabilities into market offerings
- →Track industry trends in AI, robotics, and renewable energy across Africa
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, IT, or related field
- ✓3+ years in business development, sales, or partnerships — preferably in tech or engineering
- ✓Strong understanding of B2B sales cycles and proposal writing
- ✓Excellent communication and presentation skills
- ✓Experience in the Nigerian tech ecosystem is a plus
Project Manager
Lead cross-functional engineering projects from scoping to delivery.
Responsibilities
- →Plan, execute, and deliver engineering and software projects on time and within budget
- →Coordinate between research, engineering, and business teams
- →Manage project timelines, milestones, risk registers, and stakeholder reporting
- →Implement agile or hybrid project management methodologies
- →Ensure quality assurance and documentation across all deliverables
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- ✓3+ years of project management experience in tech or engineering environments
- ✓PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred
- ✓Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Asana, Trello, or similar)
- ✓Strong organisational, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Financial Advisor
Advise ORREL on financial strategy, fundraising, and investment structuring.
Responsibilities
- →Develop financial models, forecasts, and budgets for ORREL's operations and ventures
- →Advise on fundraising strategy, grant applications, and investor relations
- →Oversee cash flow management and financial reporting
- →Evaluate financial viability of new products and service lines
- →Conduct financial auditing and compliance reviews across ORREL's entities
- →Build financial prediction models for revenue forecasting and scenario planning
- →Ensure regulatory compliance across Nigerian and South African financial frameworks
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA preferred)
- ✓5+ years in financial advisory, corporate finance, or investment management
- ✓Experience with startups, deep-tech companies, or engineering firms
- ✓Demonstrable experience in financial auditing, financial modelling, and predictive analytics
- ✓Strong knowledge of Nigerian tax, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements
- ✓ICAN, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification preferred
Game Developer
Design and develop interactive games for education, simulation, and engineering training.
Responsibilities
- →Design and develop 2D/3D games for STEM education and engineering simulation
- →Build interactive training modules and gamified learning experiences
- →Implement game mechanics, physics engines, UI/UX, and multiplayer systems
- →Optimise game performance across web, mobile, and desktop platforms
- →Collaborate with researchers to translate engineering concepts into engaging gameplay
Requirements
- ✓Proficiency in Unity and/or Unreal Engine (including Blueprint visual scripting) with a published portfolio
- ✓Strong programming skills in C#, C++, or JavaScript
- ✓Experience with 3D modelling, animation, and shader programming
- ✓Understanding of game design principles and user engagement mechanics
- ✓Experience with educational games or simulation-based training is a plus
XR Engineer
Build immersive VR/AR experiences for industrial training and engineering simulation.
Responsibilities
- →Develop VR/AR applications for industrial training, engineering visualisation, and education
- →Create immersive environments for virtual laboratory simulations and STEM practicals
- →Integrate real-time data feeds and IoT sensors into XR environments
- →Optimise XR experiences for Meta Quest, HTC Vive, and WebXR platforms
- →Collaborate with AI and robotics teams on mixed-reality control interfaces
Requirements
- ✓Proficiency in Unity and/or Unreal Engine (including Blueprint visual scripting) for XR development
- ✓Experience shipping VR/AR applications to at least one platform
- ✓Strong 3D mathematics, spatial computing, and interaction design skills
- ✓Familiarity with WebXR, OpenXR, or platform-specific SDKs
- ✓Background in engineering, physics, or STEM education content is a plus
AI & Robotics Engineer
Develop ML models, computer vision systems, and ROS-based robotic platforms.
Responsibilities
- →Design, train, and deploy machine learning models for industrial and research applications
- →Develop computer vision, NLP, and reinforcement learning pipelines
- →Build and program ROS-based robotic systems for automation and field deployment
- →Implement MLOps infrastructure for model versioning, monitoring, and retraining
- →Contribute to peer-reviewed publications and ORREL's AI research programme
Requirements
- ✓Bachelor's or Master's degree in AI, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field
- ✓Strong Python skills with TensorFlow, PyTorch, or JAX
- ✓Experience with ROS/ROS2 and robotic systems integration
- ✓Familiarity with computer vision (OpenCV, YOLO) and NLP frameworks
- ✓Published research or demonstrable project portfolio in AI/ML is a plus
Legal Advisor
Provide legal counsel on IP, contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance.
Responsibilities
- →Draft and review contracts, NDAs, partnership agreements, and service-level agreements
- →Advise on intellectual property protection for ORREL's technologies and publications
- →Ensure regulatory compliance across Nigerian and international jurisdictions
- →Support corporate governance, board documentation, and shareholder matters
- →Advise on data protection, privacy policy, and terms of service for ORREL's platforms
Requirements
- ✓LLB and BL with valid Nigerian Bar qualification
- ✓5+ years of legal practice in corporate, IP, or technology law
- ✓Experience advising startups or technology companies
- ✓Strong knowledge of Nigerian corporate law, CAMA, and NDPR/data protection regulations
- ✓Experience with cross-border legal matters (South Africa, UK, or US) is a plus
We're always open to exceptional talent
If you're an engineer, researcher, or entrepreneur who wants to build something extraordinary — reach out anyway. Applications close 30 June 2026.
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