Current openings at Loka, Inc

Years from now, people will look back at this moment as the dawn of a new era, when generative AI began reshaping everything. At Loka, we’re not just watching this change—we’re building it. Loka is a remote-first, globally distributed tech consultancy headquartered in Silicon Valley. Our teams help organizations from climate startups to cancer research innovators launch products that solve the world’s most urgent problems. Our culture is grounded in purpose, technical excellence and relentless curiosity. We’re proud of our projects and even prouder of our people. Join us and you’ll be part of a collaborative, respectful, high-performing team that believes mission matters.   The Role As a Senior Technical Project Manager you’ll lead software development initiatives from scope to delivery, driving impact through structured planning, proactive risk management and client collaboration. You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams across projects while contributing to division-wide initiatives that elevate our ways of working. Responsibilities Project Ownership Plan timelines, deliverables and work breakdowns for complex projects. Lead project status meetings and maintain transparent stakeholder communication. Proactively manage resources and timelines to ensure delivery excellence. Track performance metrics to identify improvement areas. Manage budget, schedule and work plan. Risk & Blocker Management Identify and mitigate risks early. Resolve blockers that impact project timelines. Execution & Methodology Select and implement project methodologies (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, Hybrid). Lead project ceremonies and rituals based on methodology. Stakeholder & Client Collaboration Lead 1:1 meetings with main client stakeholders. Manage client expectations and facilitate alignment across internal/external teams. Provide timely project updates covering risks, blockers, achievements and progress. Tools & Delivery Manage project tools (e.g. JIRA) and maintain Notion project spaces. Set up and manage communication channels (Slack, Google Spaces). Review key deliverables and ensure quality. Coordinate closing tasks (e.g. AWS funding applications, feedback surveys). Technical Influence Use technical knowledge to guide project strategies and decisions. Collaborate closely with engineering teams. Continuous Improvement & Mentorship Conduct retrospectives and share learnings across teams. Provide direct peer feedback. Support the continuous improvement of PM processes across the division. Requirements Must-Haves 5+ years of experience in technical project management in software development Client-facing project experience in a consultancy or startup environment Strong grasp of Agile methodologies and project tools (e.g., JIRA, Notion) Comfortable working remotely in multicultural teams Additional Requirements Excellent English - Being a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications CV written in English Nice-to-Haves Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) Familiarity with backend, data and DevOps workflows Candidate Profile Curious: You enjoy exploring new industries and tech stacks. Autonomous: You thrive in distributed, remote environments. Collaborative: You value team input and cross-functional alignment. Adaptable: You work at startup speed and embrace change. 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 Apply Now We’re excited to hear from you. Please submit your CV in English and make sure your LinkedIn reflects your impact. Let’s build what matters together.

At Loka we use a modern tech stack to support meaningful projects across a huge range of industries. In the last year our teams have helped clients advance the world’s #1 GenAI reading tutor, eliminate $1B in food waste and develop novel drugs for fighting cancer, all while enjoying every other Friday off. Join us, feed your need to grow and ship projects you believe in with a team you’re proud to be a part of. As Loka’s Senior DevOps Engineer, you'll be the go-to specialist for crafting and deploying infrastructure across a variety of projects. Your skills in AWS, TypeScript and Python will allow us to build solid, scalable systems and improve them over time. Ultimately we expect you to not only to fit in with the team but to elevate it to new heights. The Role Develop technical design specifications based on functional requirements and develop and maintain AWS Cloud applications. Orchestrate containers with Kubernetes. Automate operations, implement CI/CD pipelines. Ensure security and compliance. Assess change implementation options, benefits and risks and recommend the most appropriate approach with minimal assistance. Required Hard Skills 4+ years as DevOps engineer Serverless compute, scripting, AWS Git, CI/CD tools, AWS CDK/Terraform/CDKTF Docker, Kubernetes, database administration (plus) Python, TypeScript Bachelor's in Computer Science or related Client interaction and team skills Autonomy, adaptability and positivity 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: Ambition to learn and grow into different industries with a modern tech stack. Autonomous and positive: We’re a fully remote, globally distributed team. Team player: Enjoy a collaborative approach. Adaptable: Operate with a startup mindset and move at a startup pace. 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.

  Loka is seeking an Inside Sales Representative (ISR) to support our sales leads and work with world-changing startups. Our engineering teams are applying advanced technologies to companies that are supercharging cancer research, eliminating child illiteracy and revolutionizing telehealth and more. Your work as an ISR will help us expand our business and deepen our impact around the globe. In this position you’ll own several internal and client-facing processes, attend customer calls and ensure Loka delivers customer experience-obsessed results to the companies we work with. You’ll bridge technical and business objectives with clear, accurate communication between customers and internal teams. And you’ll do it all while working entirely remotely and enjoying every other Friday off 😎 Responsibilities Ensure all sales admin processes run smoothly, focusing on clear data entry and cleanliness Coordinate with internal teams to successfully execute projects Meet new customers and help our leads deliver the best possible experience to customers and our AWS partner representatives Track existing customer projects and prospects to define and execute the best path for customers Maintain communication with Loka’s partners regarding existing opportunities Benefits: Every other Friday off (26 extra days off a year) Remote and flexible 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 Requirements: 3+ years in a customer-facing role Strong organizational skills and proven track record of creating and maintaining processes around a team Bachelor’s degree in Management, Marketing or related field 4 hours daily overlap with US time zone (8 AM-12 PM Pacific Standard Time) Fluency in written and verbal English - Being a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications Experience with software consultancies a plus Please submit your CV in English.