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Loka

Remote-first software consultancy shipping GenAI, ML, and cloud solutions with 5/4 Fridays (every other Friday off) and a culture that values work-life balance.

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About Loka

Who We Are

Born in 2004 in Silicon Valley, Loka is a software consultancy that helps ambitious teams "stop talking and start shipping." We design, build and launch products across GenAI & ML, Data & Analytics, DevOps & Cloud, and Design & App Development, with deep experience in Healthcare and Life Sciences. As AWS Innovation Partner of the Year (2024) and an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner, we guide organizations from first prototype to production—quickly, securely and with measurable impact.

With two decades of experience, we've built a reputation for transforming complex technical challenges into elegant, production-ready solutions. Our client roster spans from Fortune 500 enterprises to fast-moving VC-backed startups, all seeking a partner who can deliver both strategic vision and hands-on execution.

Our Team

We're a remote-first company that works with startups and global enterprises alike. Our 100+ specialists, certified experts and PhDs bring practical know-how to every stage of the product and data journey. You'll collaborate across time zones in the Americas and EMEA—including teams in LatAm, North Macedonia, Portugal and Serbia—and ship work you're proud of.

Between client launches, LokaLabs—our internal innovation sandbox—lets you explore moonshot ideas, from drug discovery tooling to GenAI assistants. It's where curiosity meets experimentation, and where many of tomorrow's products are born today. We keep the energy of a startup with the stability of a 20-year-strong company, creating an environment where both rapid innovation and sustainable growth thrive side by side.

Our Values & Mission

Our values aren't just words on a wall—they're the foundation of how we work every day:

  • Ship outcomes: Move fast, iterate intelligently and deliver high-quality software that reaches real users and creates measurable impact.
  • Stay curious: Pursue what fascinates you through mentorship, LokaLabs experimentation and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Think like founders: Take ownership of your work, simplify complexity and maintain relentless focus on what truly matters.
  • Build responsibly: Meet rigorous security, privacy and compliance needs—especially critical in Healthcare and Life Sciences.
  • Support each other: Maintain a healthy, respectful culture that ditches toxic behaviors and prioritizes psychological safety.

Work-Life Balance & Benefits

We believe great work happens when people have time to recharge and live full lives outside of work:

Flexible Work

  • 100% remote-first with flexible hours that respect your peak productivity times
  • Optional office collaboration spaces for those who want them
  • Full autonomy over your work environment and schedule

Reduced Hours Program

  • 5/4 Fridays—every other Friday off, giving you approximately 26 extra days per year
  • Full-time schedule of approximately 36 hours per week (not the standard 40)
  • Regional holidays and generous PTO, plus paid sick days

Global Opportunities

  • Explore Program: Spend three months working from anywhere in the world
  • Relo Program: Relocate internationally with comprehensive support for you, your family and even your pets
  • Work with distributed teams across Americas and EMEA time zones

Professional Growth

  • Structured mentorship programs with senior engineers and domain experts
  • Curiosity allowance to fund your learning interests
  • Clearly defined career paths with transparent advancement criteria
  • Business English classes for non-native speakers
  • Hands-on access to LokaLabs R&D to experiment with cutting-edge technologies

Wellness & Support

  • Mental health benefits and counseling services
  • Tangible wellness support programs
  • Culture that genuinely respects boundaries and sustainable pace

Why Loka?

Based in Silicon Valley and trusted by Fortune 500s and VC-backed startups alike, Loka is a leading information technology & services partner for teams that want to move from idea to impact—fast. Our 20-year track record, combined with our AWS Premier partnership and Innovation Partner of the Year recognition, means you'll work on meaningful projects with the resources and expertise to make them successful.

At Loka, you're not just another consultant—you're a trusted partner helping shape the future of technology, healthcare and enterprise innovation. Join us if you want to ship world-class software while maintaining the work-life balance that lets you bring your best self to every project.

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