Optimetriks

Junior Data Scientist

Optimetriks

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, KenyaFull timePosted Aug 3, 2026

Job description

About Optimetriks

  • Field. Pro We are an advanced SaaS platform leveraging AI and automation to optimize field operations. We empower businesses with real-time data collection, predictive analytics, and smart workflow automation, enabling seamless management of field teams and operations. Designed for industries like FMCG, financial services, and Agricultural sector, we transform field execution into a data-driven, high-performance engine. Website: https://fieldproapp.com/ Requirements We’re seeking a junior Machine Learning Engineer to power Field. Pro Detect, our image recognition solution for merchandising operations.

Your role

build and improve the computer vision models that turn store shelf photos into actionable insights — SKU detection, share of shelf, on-shelf availability, planogram compliance, price reading — for English- and French-speaking clients. As part of our AI team, you’ll collaborate with Data Scientists, Developers, Labelling, and Operations to drive impactful projects.

About the role

Develop, test, and refine object detection and image classification models (YOLO family) for SKU-level shelf recognition. Train and fine-tune models on client SKU catalogues, tracking datasets and experiments in MLFlow. Improve model robustness to real field conditions: lighting, occlusions, dense shelves, low-end cameras.

Accelerate annotation with ML-assisted pre-labelling (YOLO, SAM2) and collaborate with the Labelling team on quality in Label Studio. Build and maintain versioned training datasets and automated data pipelines. Deploy and serve models on our inference stack (NVIDIA Triton, Flask API) and ensure smooth releases to production.

Maintain model monitoring and performance tracking dashboards. Turn detections into merchandising KPIs: share of shelf, on-shelf availability, planogram compliance, price reading. Take part in client onboardings: SKU catalogue scoping, labelling batches, training, validation, and go-live. Prepare client-ready reports and presentations explaining model outputs and insights.

About you

Strong taste for deep learning and computer vision 100% proficient in Python and SQL Knowledge of ML/DL libraries like Py. Torch, Ultralytics/YOLO, OpenCV, Scikit-learn A first experience with object detection or image recognition projects Team player, self-motivated, energetic Proficient in English (French is a plus) What we offer Position: Junior Machine Learning Engineer – Computer Vision Contract: full-time, permanent (CDI) Salary: based on experience Real responsibilities with client interactions and operational deployments High growth environment Young and multicultural company Provide you with continuous challenge and room for learning