Senior DevOps Engineer

📋 Job Overview

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.

🏢 About Skylo

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.

🎯 The Role

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.

✅ Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines for distributed cloud systems and multiple environment
• Ensure the seamless integration of software changes into the infrastructure
• Automate operational processes related to network management, provisioning, and configuration
• Develop scripts and tools to automate repetitive tasks and improve overall efficiency
• Ensure that changes to the Skylo network are version-controlled and reproducible
• Collaborate with network engineers to automate and manage network configurations using tools like Ansible, Teraform or Puppet
• Set up monitoring solutions to ensure the health and performance of both software applications and network infrastructure
• Respond to incidents promptly, troubleshoot issues, and implement preventive measures to minimise service disruptions
• Implement and enforce security best practices in both software development and deployment
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, addressing security concerns proactively
• Collaborate with telecom engineers, software developers, and other cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance collaboration
• Inculcate accountability and ownership within the team - YBYO (You build it, you own it!) by promoting robust design, development and documentation practices.

📌 Required Qualifications

• 4~6 years of experience in validation and test automation of backend-heavy applications and services deployed in the cloud.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, or a related field
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer in the telecom and software industry
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, and architectures
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI) and version control systems (e.g. Git)
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Shell, Python or Ruby
• Experience with telecom-specific tools and technologies
• Understanding of networking concepts, protocols, and technologies relevant to the telecom industry
• Experience with network configuration management tools
• Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing security measures in both software and telecom infrastructure
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. GCP, AWS) and knowledge of telecom services in a cloud environment
• The candidate must be an expert in leveraging AI-powered tools to accelerate Infrastructure as Code (IaC) development and streamline DevOps workflows, significantly improving delivery speed and efficiency
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially when working with cross-functional teams
• Relevant certifications in DevOps, networking and telecom technologies (e.g. Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer (GCP).

🎁 Benefits

Competitive compensation packages, including stock options.
Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.
Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement.
Generous time off, holidays, and the opportunity for temporary work abroad.
The chance to be a part of developing and operating the world's first commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network.
Access to a world-class team and talent across various tech domains, including software, hardware, chipsets, telecom, satellite, and network virtualization.
An open, transparent, and inclusive culture that blends Silicon Valley, Nordic, and South Asian characteristics.

🛂 Visa & Eligibility

Skylo is an equal-opportunity employer and we celebrate diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color