Vice President, Software Engineering

Job title:

Vice President, Software Engineering

Company

Skylo Technologies

Job description

About SkyloSkylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites.Skylo’s direct-to-device service is now live on millions of activated devices across five continents, with more than 60 million square kilometers of coverage, in partnership with multiple satellite operators, mobile network operators (MNOs), Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs. Devices connected over satellite are managed and served by Skylo’s commercial NTN vRAN, featuring a 3GPP standards-based cloud-native base station and core. Skylo provides anywhere, anytime connectivity solution that seamlessly roams between terrestrial and satellite networks. Our focus is on enabling connected services for people outdoors and connected workflows across three main verticals: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT.This role is located Espoo, Finland where we are onsite 3 days a week in office.Summary Of How You Will Impact SkyloWe are looking for an experienced Vice President of Software Engineering to lead Skylo’s software engineering team, which is globally distributed across 3 sites (US, Finland, India). This role will be responsible for the design, development, and productization of our in-house software. Skylo develops software platforms across 3GPP and cloud application technology segments such as producing radio access network (RAN) platforms, 4G/5G core network services, and cloud-based applications.How You Will Contribute

• Software & System Development

• Lead the architecture, development, and productization of Skylo’s software products across radio access network, core network, element management systems, cloud application, and other in-house produced software products.
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and security best practices for all Skylo software components.
• Design software products for network deployment and work closely with Skylo’s network engineering and network operations teams to understand product requirements and build to suit.
• Champion CI/CD, DevOps, and automation to accelerate software delivery and enhance operational reliability.
• Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Define and execute the long-term software engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with Skylo’s business goals and network architecture.
• Drive software innovation in areas such as NB-IoT over satellite, software-defined networking (SDN), and cloud-native network functions (CNFs).
• Team Management & Growth

• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing software engineering team.
• Define team structures, hire key talent, and establish engineering best practices.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and accountability.
• Implement clear performance metrics to track engineering productivity and software quality.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Product Management, Network Operations, and IT to define requirements and roadmaps for software solutions.
• Engage with third-party vendors and partners to integrate external tools, APIs, and cloud services into Skylo’s ecosystem.
• Support Skylo’s network engineering team in troubleshooting and optimizing network performance.
• Budget & Resource Management

• Manage the software development budget, ensuring cost-effective cloud resource utilization and vendor contract negotiations.
• Define KPIs to measure software performance, security, and operational efficiency.

What We Look For

• 15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in building and scaling cloud-native software systems in a production environment.
• Experience with Kubernetes, and microservices architectures.
• Experience in real-time network management, OSS/BSS platforms, or IoT cloud services.
• Strong programming expertise in Python, Go, or Java, with hands-on experience in cloud-based infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm).
• Deep understanding of NB-IoT, LTE, 5G, or satellite communications protocols.
• Strong grasp of security best practices, including authentication, encryption, and access control in distributed systems.
• Experience in leading global teams across geographies and time zones that develop high-performance, highly available, and scalable applications.
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of collaborating across engineering, product
• Prior experience in telecommunications, NTN (Non-Terrestrial Networks), or satellite communications.
• Familiarity with 3GPP standards, particularly LTE-M, NB-IoT, and 5G NTN specifications.
• Experience with edge computing architectures and SDR (Software-Defined Radio) integrations.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML applications in network optimization and anomaly detection.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments.

What We OfferWith employees working across three continents, Skylo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. Our worldwide and inclusive culture encourages a flexible approach to work, and we also offer an attractive range benefits such as:

• Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan
• Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
• A generous time off policy, holidays, and the opportunity to temporarily work abroad
• Once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of developing and running world’s first commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network and service
• Access to world-class team and talent across tech domains: software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite and network virtualization
• Open, transparent, inclusive culture that blends the Silicon Valley, Nordic and South Asia characteristics

EEO Statement
Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, parent or caregiver status, political affiliation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.

Expected salary

Location

Espoo, Helsinki

Job date

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:56:34 GMT

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