ORREL

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.

📅Application deadline: 30 June 2026

What makes us different

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Real research impact

50+ publications, 500+ citations. Your work gets published, cited, and applied.

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Global collaboration

Team across 6 countries. Work with world-class researchers and engineers.

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Build real products

Not just papers — we ship products like SolarCheckNG, AlphaPorous, and GSASConnect.

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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.

Full-time📍 Lagos, NigeriaDeadline: 30 June 2026
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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.

Full-time📍 Lagos, NigeriaDeadline: 30 June 2026
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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.

Contract / Advisory📍 Remote / NigeriaDeadline: 30 June 2026
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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.

Full-time / Contract📍 Remote / NigeriaDeadline: 30 June 2026
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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.

Full-time / Contract📍 Remote / NigeriaDeadline: 30 June 2026
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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.

Full-time📍 Lagos, NigeriaDeadline: 30 June 2026
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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.

Contract / Advisory📍 Remote / NigeriaDeadline: 30 June 2026
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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
Don't see your role?

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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