Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

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 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 Mountain View, CA where we are onsite 3 days a week in office.

Skylo is hiring a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage our hybrid cloud infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless connectivity between cloud and on-premise systems, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate and optimize our platform. You will be a key contributor to building a resilient and efficient platform that is transforming global connectivity.

How You Will Contribute

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure hybrid cloud infrastructure, integrating seamlessly with on-premise infrastructure.
• Deploy infrastructure-specific components and establish secure VPN/tunneling for seamless on-premise to cloud connectivity.
• Develop and maintain automation tools for infrastructure provisioning and management across cloud and on-premise, leveraging IaC principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (RAN, Core, Cloud applications) for seamless integration of cloud and on-premise solutions.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, identify/resolve issues, and optimize for consistent reliability across hybrid deployments.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance across hybrid environments, implementing security policies through IaC.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cloud architecture and operations, focusing on hybrid cloud and refining IaC modules.
• Participate in on-call rotations for critical infrastructure support, covering both cloud and on-premise systems

What We Look For

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP), and integrating it with on-premise data centers or private clouds.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) and cloud networking, virtualization, and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), for managing both cloud and on-premise resources.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack), for unified visibility across hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies, applied to hybrid cloud deployments.
• Knowledge of telecommunications networks and satellite communication is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on building scalable and resilient cloud solutions using technologies like Kubernetes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Every role at Skylo uses AI tools daily to amplify output. We expect active habits using AI tools and a track record of folding new ones into your workflow quickly

What We Offer

• 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

Additional information

The compensation range for this position is: $145,000 - $154,000 plus equity. This range reflects the low and high end of the range Skylo reasonably and generally expects to pay the hired candidate in this role.

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.