Current openings at Loka, Inc

  Years from now, history will look back at this moment as a landmark for the human race—the moment when generative artificial intelligence began to change everything. Luckily, you happen to be living through it. Now what? If you’re one of those rare people driven to add their intellectual energy to the relentless momentum of technological advancement, consider Loka your optimal leverage point. Loka is a globally distributed tech consultancy based in Silicon Valley, and we’re seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our growing team. In this role you will design, implement and scale data solutions from batch to streaming, dealing with the low-latency requirements of a few megabytes up to several petabytes. You will be an evangelist of good practices and dwell at the cutting edge of new technologies and architectural patterns. Ultimately we expect that you will not just fit in with our Data crew but elevate it to new heights. We help our clients launch innovations that fix the climate, defeat cancer, improve agricultural efficiencies, teach kids to read and more. We work with all kinds of companies, from Silicon Valley startups to major household brands, always guided by our fundamental belief that mission matters. We count more than 200 certified specialists, technical experts and PhDs among our colleagues—committed Lokals who contribute to their brilliance not only to serving our clients but to mentoring junior colleagues as well. We work entirely remotely, test new ideas with our in-house incubator and take every other Friday off (really). To cap it off, at the end of 2024 Loka was recognized by AWS as Innovation Partner of the Year, beating more than 150,000 partners for the title. We’re as proud of our culture as we are of our projects. You will be too. Join our team, feed your need to grow and ship projects you believe in with a team you’re proud to be a part of. The Role Build scalable production-grade data pipelines and real-time data streams. Write and design scalable, cloud-ready applications. Lead technical projects through architecture, design and implementation phases. Engage with clients to understand their business and technical needs, evaluate potential solutions, and define high-level implementation approaches and estimates. Collaborate with Machine Learning, Data Science, Design, Software Engineering and Business teams to triage data or ETL issues. Build tests and health checks to maintain code and data quality. Monitor and analyze data flowing through various systems by adding appropriate visualizations and dashboards. Contribute to internal engineering initiatives and projects, helping identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate solutions, and drive their implementation. Provide updates and offer guidance to clients. Technical Requirements Advanced Python and SQL Experience in ETL design, implementation, and maintenance. Experience in AWS (preferred), GCP, or Azure delivering data-centric product experiences 5+ years experience in related role Experience with in-memory and disk-based databases, relational and non-relational databases, full-text search engines, database design, development, and maintenance. (Such as MySQL, MongoDB, OpenSearch, and DynamoDB, with bonus for Graph Databases like Neo4j) Experience with data warehousing and multidimensional data models (columnar data modeling) Working knowledge in Data Lake, Data warehouse and massive parallel processing Strong problem-solving ability and ability to work through ambiguity and incomplete specifications Preferred but Not Required Working knowledge in IAM, Federated Authentication, SSO, SAML, Encryption, Security, APIs, Disaster Recovery or Backup Strong ability in distributed systems for large-scale data processing Experience with Spark and Pandas Experience with Open Tables (Hudi, Delta Lake, DataBricks, Iceberg as related to Data Lakehouse) Experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD Pipelines Experience with QuickSight and DataViz   Additional Requirements Excellent English - Being a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications CV written in English   Personality Profile Curious: You strive to learn and grow into different industries with a modern tech stack. Autonomous: You thrive in a fully remote, globally distributed team. Collaborative: You enjoy working across departments. Adaptable: You operate with a startup mindset and move at startup speed. Benefits   Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year) Remote-first culture Explore and Relocation programs (three months work abroad or full international relo) Paid sick days and local holidays Business English classes program Continuous Learning Support Fitness and/or Mental Health Subscriptions Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program Defined career path     Your achievements matter to us! Ensure your CV and LinkedIn and GitHub profiles are up to date and accurately reflect your experience.

At Loka our teams launch meaningful projects across a wide range of industries. In the last year we helped advance the world's #1 AI reading tutor, transform rundown homes into green machines and accelerate novel drug discovery to fight leukemia. And we did it all while working 100% remotely and enjoying every other Friday off 😎 We're seeking experienced technical sales reps or candidates with a strong technical background combined with customer-facing experience. You should take genuine joy in helping businesses succeed by diagnosing cloud architecture challenges and advising the most appropriate technical solutions. Your sales training is more important than your engineering and/or cloud account management experience: The former builds the kind of knowledge you'll need to hit the ground running; the latter you'll earn along the way. As an inaugural AWS Generative AI Partner, we offer a unique platform to leverage your expertise and contribute to our innovative projects. A strong drive to close deals and a competitive spirit are essential, but the ability to thrive in a team-driven environment will make you a great fit. Key Responsibilities Own the full sales cycle post-prospecting, including discovery, client meetings, presentations, proposals, negotiations and ongoing account management, aligning with Senior Sales Leads for strategic input if needed. Build and nurture long-term relationships with key stakeholders at AWS. Collaborate closely with our engineering team to define project scopes and ensure the successful delivery of solutions. Represent Loka at industry events and conferences to enhance our visibility and expand our network. Work closely with sales leads, engineers and project managers to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business or a related field; advanced degree (MS, PhD) a plus Minimum of 3+ years of technical sales experience in cloud architecture, AI/ML, or data science, or equivalent experience in a priority vertical such as Healthcare or Life Sciences Experience in AWS or cloud consulting is a must Knowledge of market dynamics in the UK across cloud, AI, and IT services Proven track record in a customer-facing role, preferably within the technology sector Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts, especially in the data and infrastructure space Good organizational skills and ability to manage a wide range of diverse projects and customer needs concurrently Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively Ability to travel based on business needs Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship Benefits Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year) Remote-first and flexible schedule with access to offices in Portugal, North Macedonia and Colombia Explorer and Relocate programs (three months abroad or full international relocation support) Paid sick days and local holidays Access to LokaLabs™, our internal R&D incubator where you can explore moonshot technologies Mental wellness and physical fitness programs Continuous learning support with yearly curiosity allowance Your achievements matter to us! Ensure your CV and LinkedIn profiles are up to date and accurately reflect your experience and operational impact.

Location: Preference for Boston area but open to the U.S.   At Loka we work with pioneering companies in biotech, pharma and life sciences, helping them unlock the power of GenAI and cloud computing to drive scientific breakthroughs. Over the past year, we’ve accelerated drug discovery for cancer, leukemia, kidney disease and more, leading AWS to recognize our impact by naming us 2024 Innovation Partner of the Year. And we do it all while working remotely and enjoying every other Friday off.We’re looking for a Life Sciences Sales Lead who thrives at the intersection of science and technology, guiding biotech and pharma leaders toward cutting-edge solutions like GenAI. You understand the unique challenges of scaling AI in life sciences, from regulatory concerns to cloud infrastructure hurdles, and you’re passionate about turning those challenges into opportunities.More than 50% of our customers are in healthcare and life sciences, and our growing life sciences division means you’ll work on truly transformative projects. If you’re a collaborative seller with a proven ability to close deals and build lasting relationships, let’s talk.Responsibilities Manage all aspects of the sales process (prospecting, sales meetings, company introductions and presentations, proposals, negotiations and account management) with support from a senior sales lead. Build, nurture and maintain relationships with potential Life Sciences clients and partners by attending in-person meetings, lunches, conferences etc. Understand clients’ business environments and communicate Loka’s value proposition clearly. Your ability to comprehend how software products are built, beyond just memorizing selling points, is crucial. Maintain current Lifesciences industry and product knowledge. Conduct market research to generate new business opportunities. Manage projects for various sales initiatives. Requirements Must Have: 3+ years experience in the Life Sciences industry Master or PhD in Biotech, Bioinformatics or Bioengineering At least 2 years of end to end sales experience, from prospecting through closing and account management Ability to travel to meet clients and attend industry events up to 25% of the month Native English fluency Strong organizational and communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship Strongly Preferred: Analytical and problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning quickly Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with varying deadlines and adapt to changes in environment and priorities Attention to detail and comfort within fast-paced work environment Clean criminal record Benefits Salary range $130,000–-$150,000 Every other Friday off, i.e. 26 extra days off a year. Our team calls it a life-changing benefit. We think you’ll agree. Remote: Work where you feel most comfortable and productive. Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance and disability 401k LokaLabs™: Apply moonshot technologies to overlooked societal challenges in our internal incubator. Yearly upskill allowance: Feed your curiosity and never feel intellectually trapped again. Paid vacation days, sick days and local holidays