Intelligence & Research
Research, AI, data and trade intelligence.
Careers at Imponexpo
Build what commerce needs next.
Imponexpo is building intelligence, infrastructure and operating systems for commerce across markets.
Right skills. Bright minds. Diverse perspectives. Equal opportunity.
Commerce is a multidisciplinary problem.
Solving commerce's biggest opportunities takes researchers, engineers, operators, designers and domain experts working together across disciplines. We bring diverse perspectives to build practical solutions for real markets.
A more open, more inclusive commerce economy benefits everyone.
— Our beliefThe teams behind Imponexpo
Six broad discipline groups. One shared mission.
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Product & Technology
Product, engineering, AI systems and physical commerce.
Trust & Execution
Commerce operations, risk, compliance and verification.
Markets & Ecosystem
Growth, partnerships, government and commercial.
Capital & Corporate Strategy
VC, investor relations, finance and corporate development.
People & Company
Talent, universities, communications, legal and operations.
Current openings
Build with us from Lagos, Nigeria.
These are our current advertised roles. More opportunities may open over time.
What you could help build.
From AI models to real-world infrastructure, we're building for a more open commerce economy.
Crossbotra
Conversational commerce intelligence.
Current build focusCrobotra
Commerce model and agent systems.
Current build focusCommerce Graph
The knowledge layer for global commerce.
Current build focusCommerce State Engine
State, workflow and execution intelligence.
In developmentCommerce World Model
Research into markets, constraints and shocks.
Research programmeCommerceBench
Evaluation for commerce AI.
Research programmeCommerceGym
Training environments for commerce agents.
In developmentCommerceArena
Multi-agent commerce research.
In developmentCountry Intelligence
Market and policy intelligence by country.
Current build focusTrust Systems
Identity, verification and risk infrastructure.
Current build focusPhysical Commerce
Bridging digital intelligence and physical commerce.
In developmentResearch is part of the build.
We move from questions to real-world impact through a continuous research and development cycle.
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Research→
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Data→
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Experiment→
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Benchmark→
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Model→
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Product→
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Real-world evidence→
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Next questionThere is more than one way to work with Imponexpo.
Join us as an employee, through a sponsored placement, as a research collaborator or as a contributor.
Direct employment
Full-time roles across our teams as positions open.
View current openings →Sponsored Talent & University Placements
Funded placements for students, graduates, researchers and early-career talent.
Explore placements →Research Fellows & Collaborators
Work with Imponexpo through research programmes and institutional collaboration.
Explore collaboration →Contributor Network
Independent contributors, advisors and domain experts.
Explore contributions →Universities & funding institutions
We welcome conversations with universities, laboratories, professors, public programmes and funding institutions interested in industry-facing research and placements.
Projects can span AI, machine learning, economics, international trade, knowledge graphs, supply chains, logistics, cybersecurity, responsible AI, hardware and human-computer interaction.
Partner with us →How we work
Six principles guide how we build, work and make decisions.
Ownership
We take responsibility and follow through.
Intellectual seriousness
We go deep and stay curious.
Evidence of execution
We turn ideas into measurable outcomes.
Thoughtful collaboration
We build stronger work together.
Global perspective
We build for diverse markets and people.
Human accountability
People remain responsible for consequential outcomes.
Bring your work. Bring your curiosity.
Help build what commerce needs next.
Recruitment
careers@imponexpo.com
University, research & institutional partnerships
partnerships@imponexpo.com
careers@imponexpo.com
University, research & institutional partnerships
partnerships@imponexpo.com
A distinct entrepreneurial pathway
Imponexpo Builder Cohort
A selective pathway across AI, engineering, product, data and research. Equity-focused, with limited or no initial cash compensation. Travel or relocation may be required.
Explore the Builder CohortCommon questions
Where are Imponexpo's advertised vacancies?
The advertised Product Designer, Frontend Engineer, Backend Engineer and Growth & Ecosystem Associate roles are in Lagos, Nigeria. Each job page explains the role and how to apply. View current openings
How is the Builder Cohort different?
The Builder Cohort is an equity-focused entrepreneurial pathway with limited or no initial cash compensation. Global applications are welcome, and travel or relocation may be required. Read the Builder Cohort terms