Senior DevOps Engineer

Job description

**The world still has coverage blind spots. You could help eliminate them at Skylo.** Skylo has pioneered a standards-based approach to satellite connectivity. We connect smartphones and IoT devices directly to satellites. No special hardware, no entirely new networks. Just billions of existing devices, suddenly reachable anywhere on Earth. We're not building toward this future. We're already in it. Our direct-to-device service is live on millions of activated devices across five continents, covering more than 72 million square kilometers, in partnership with leading satellite operators, mobile network operators, Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs worldwide. And we're just getting started. At the heart of it all is Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN: a 3GPP standards-based, cloud-native platform that seamlessly bridges terrestrial and satellite networks. It's the infrastructure that makes true anywhere, anytime connectivity possible. When you join Skylo, you'll work at the intersection of three markets reshaping how the world stays connected: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT. Enabling people outdoors and critical workflows in the world's most remote places. **This is a rare chance to work on technology that matters, at a company that's already proving it works** Skylo is hiring a Senior DevOps Engineer for our network implementation team. Reporting directly to the Director of Network Implementation, the selected candidate will develop and manage network infrastructure and cloud components automation frameworks. The role includes designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments, and optimizing cloud-native telecom network environments. This is a terrific opportunity for a candidate who wants to make a visible impact in the dynamic environment of an early-stage startup focused on an exploding market segment. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design, implement, and manage end-to-end CI/CD frameworks to automate the NTN component deployment. - Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and scalable automation frameworks across network engineering. - Define and manage the **release lifecycle** for network elements from development to production for all network functions. - Automate complex multi-vendor, multi-domain **software and firmware releases** across RAN, Core, and other network layers in **hybrid environments**. - Continuously improve **DevOps workflows** to increase reliability, reduce lead time,s and support zero touch deployments. - Build and maintain automated environments for integration, staging, pre-production, and testing. - Develop modular release workflows to manage versioning, rollback and safe deployment strategies across all network domains. - Ensure **DevOps automation** and cloud infrastructure adhere to **security best practices**. - Collaborate with security teams to enforce **role-based access control** and implement appropriate **security policies**. - Enable **proactive fault detection** and **predictive maintenance** for cloud-hosted network components. - Lead **infrastructure modernization** initiatives and drive strategic **automation projects**. - Work closely with **network design teams** and **cloud architects** to align and optimize automation strategies. - Provide **technical mentorship** and guidance to team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing. **Required Qualifications:** - Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, or a related field. - 5 - 8 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud infrastructure, or telecom automation. - Knowledgeable and skilled in deploying RAN, EPC, and various network components. - Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, Jenkins, ArgoCD, and GitLAB - Proficiency in Python, Bash, Ansible, or Go for automation scripting - Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Container orchestration in telecom environments. - Experience deploying network components in hybrid, cloud-native, and edge computing environments. - Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and optimization skills across infrastructure and network layers. - Proficiency in AWS, GCP, and services such as VPC, EC2, S3, RDS, ELB, Route 53, Google Compute Engine, Cloud VPN, Google DNS, and Cloudflare. - Nice to have an understanding of 3GPP standards and 4G/5G network integrations - Excellent collaboration, communication, and documentation skills in cross-functional environments. - Ability to work well with people around the globe and be both highly motivated and motivating. **What We Offer** With 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 plans - 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.