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DevOps Lead
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 AI 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.
We’re seeking a DevOps Lead to deploy, secure and maintain robust applications in production environments, mainly AWS. The ideal candidate will not only apply their technical brilliance but also take a leadership role in contributing positively to Loka’s unique culture.
The Role
Build and design cloud infrastructure (mainly AWS).
Lead technical projects from architecture to implementation.
Orchestrate containers with Kubernetes.
Automate operations and implement CI/CD pipelines.
Ensure security compliance.
Assess change implementation options, benefits and risks and recommend the most appropriate approach with minimal assistance.
Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, conducting regular one-on-one meetings and providing clear, constructive feedback.
Hard Skills Requirements
5+ years DevOps experience, 3+ years managing a team
Serverless compute, scripting, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes experience
GitOps, CI/CD tools, AWS CDK/Terraform/CDKTF
NodeJS, TypeScript, Python, database administration (a plus)
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
Client interaction, team skills
Autonomy, adaptability, 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.
Empathetic: Lead with compassion.
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
Premium mental health subscriptions
Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program
Continuous Learning Support
Fitness subscription
Mental wellness programs
LokaLabs™ incubator
Mental health benefits and more
Defined career path
Business English classes
Your achievements matter to us! Ensure your CV, LinkedIn and GitHub profiles are up to date and accurately reflect your experience.
Technical Sales Lead - Engineering Background
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 a software engineer or cloud account manager who aims to transition into a Technical Sales Representative role. Someone who loves the rush of helping businesses succeed by advising the most appropriate technical solutions and derives genuine joy from diagnosing cloud architecture challenges. Your engineering and/or cloud account management experience is more important than your sales record: 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.
Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of the sales process (prospecting, sales meetings, company introductions and presentations, proposals, negotiations and account management).
Build, nurture and maintain relationships with potential clients and partners, including in-person meetings, lunches, conferences etc.
Support the Sales team to solve software challenges and close deals.
Independently own technical conversations with clients.
Understand the client’s business environment 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 sales performance coaching software industry and product knowledge.
Conduct market research to generate new business opportunities.
Organize, update and maintain sales records.
Update our internal sales systems and data dashboards.
Support stakeholders with data and asset resources.
Manage projects for various sales initiatives.
Requirements
MUST HAVE
10+ years in a technical role like, Solutions Architect, Sales Engineer or traditional Engineering, or Product Manager.
Solid understanding of data infrastructure, machine learning, and/or cloud architectures.
Experience with Amazon Web Services and understanding of core AWS Services.
Ability to travel to meet clients and attend industry events up to 25% of the month.
Native English fluency and US-based.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.
U.S. citizenship or permanent residency (Green Card holder)
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
US working hours, slightly heavier on morning meetings especially for San Francisco based candidates.
Benefits
Salary range $150,000 to $200,000
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.
100% remote. Work where you feel most comfortable and productive.
Medical, dental and vision coverage, life insurance and disability
401k with up to 4% employer matching
LokaLabs™: Apply moonshot technologies to overlooked societal challenges in our internal incubator.
Continuous Learning Support
Paid vacation days, sick days and local holidays
Please submit your CV in English.
Machine Learning Lead
At Loka we use a modern tech stack to support meaningful projects across a huge range of industries. In the last year we’ve helped clients advance the world’s #1 AI 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 lead.
We’re seeking a Machine Learning Team Lead to deploy, secure and maintain ML models in production environments, mainly AWS. The ideal candidate will not only apply their technical brilliance but also take a leadership role in contributing positively to Loka’s unique culture.
The Role
Lead a team of ML engineers in architecting, building and optimizing scalable, cost-efficient ML models and ensuring performance in production environments.
Provide constructive team feedback through regular one-on-one meetings and drive technical and professional development.
Manage end-to-end ML projects, including data exploration, model development, deployment and scaling while delivering solutions that meet business and client needs.
Collaborate with stakeholders to align ML initiatives with strategic objectives, ensuring clear communication with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Drive technical innovation within the team by staying current with the latest AI/ML trends, implementing cutting-edge techniques.
Foster the team's professional growth by creating development plans and encouraging a positive, collaborative remote working environment.
Own the development and automation of ML workflows, including data pipelines and model deployment, with a focus on scalability and efficiency.
Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with Data Engineering, DevOps, BackEnd and other teams to deliver cohesive solutions.
Work closely with senior leadership to align ML initiatives with long-term company strategies.
Hard Skills Requirements
5+ years of experience in machine learning, with 3+ years leading a team
Strong knowledge of Python, ML libraries and frameworks such as PyTorch, HuggingFace and TensorFlow
Hands-on experience with GenAI solutions using LLMs (even if not at an expert level), including prompt engineering and an understanding of common patterns like RAG and NLQ
Client-facing experience, including the ability to gather requirements, set expectations and deliver technical presentations, sometimes to non-technical people
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
Additional Requirements
Excellent English language skills - Being a global team, we work entirely in English for meetings, customer calls and business communications
CV written in English
Not Required but Nice to Have
Experience with AWS
Experience in consultancy environments or startups, including working directly with clients, managing projects and adapting to different settings
Familiarity with MLOps best practices and tools
Personality Profile
Curiosity: Eager to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving ML field and apply new technologies
Autonomy & Positivity: Thrives in a remote, globally distributed team
Leadership: Capable of leading with empathy, motivating team members and fostering a collaborative culture
Adaptability: Comfortable operating with a startup mindset, able to pivot and scale quickly
Client-Focused: Understand client needs and balance them with technical realities to deliver impactful solutions
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
Premium mental health subscriptions
Access to LokaLabs™, our internal research and development program
Continuous Learning Support
LokaLabs incubator
Fitness subscription
Mental wellness programs
Defined career path
Business English classes
Your achievements matter to us! Ensure your CV, LinkedIn and GitHub profiles are up to date and accurately reflect your experience.
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