Senior Staff Software Engineer - (Network Management & Cloud)

Skylo Technologies; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

A global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider is hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer in Espoo, Finland. The successful candidate will focus on Cloud & Network Management, driving the full software development lifecycle and designing software for satellite network management. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in wireless networking and strong programming skills in Rust or C++. The role offers competitive compensation, flexible working conditions, and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Monthly allowances for wellness and education

Generous time off policy

Stock option based equity program

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in wireless networking infrastructure or systems software development.
• Deep understanding of thread and process synchronization, IPC mechanisms.
• Familiarity with Git version control system.

Responsibilities

• Define detailed software specifications based on product requirements.
• Architect, design and implement scalable features for wireless network products.
• Design and implement robust inter-module communication mechanisms.

Skills

Advanced programming skills in Rust or C++

Strong system-level debugging proficiency

Memory management

Understanding of networking protocols

Familiarity with inter-module communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Rust

C++

GDB

Valgrind

Job description

Espoo, Finland

About Skylo

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 Espoo, Finland where we are onsite 3 days a week in office.

Summary

Summary Of How You Will Impact Skylo

Skylo is hiring a Senior Staff Software Engineer focusing on Cloud & Network Management, you will play a key role in the full software development lifecycle. You will be responsible for designing and implementing software that manages and controls different nodes in satellite radio access and core network.

How You Will Contribute

• Define detailed software specifications based on product requirements and take complete ownership in building the same end to end.
• Architect, design and implement high-performance, scalable features that power world-class wireless network products and meet next-generation infrastructure demands.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and lead initiatives to optimize system performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Design and implement robust inter-module communication mechanisms across threads, processes, and geographically distributed systems, ensuring consistency and fault tolerance.
• Debug and resolve complex issues related to memory leaks, race conditions, deadlocks, dependency conflicts, and performance bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (PLM, protocols, platform, QA, hardware, DevOps) across global development centers.
• Lead design/code reviews, define technical standards, and mentor junior engineers.
• Continuously improve system observability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging tools, technologies, and frameworks to keep our platform modern, efficient, and innovative.

What We Look For

• 10+ years of experience in wireless networking infrastructure or systems software development architecting and scaling software systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Advanced programming skills in Rust or C++, with strong system-level debugging proficiency. Familiarity with REST API is preferred.
• Deep understanding of thread and process synchronization, IPC mechanisms (e.g., shared memory, sockets, pipes), and distributed coordination (e.g., consensus protocols, event propagation).
• Proven experience in inter-module and inter-process communication design and implementation.
• Strong foundation in memory management and kernel interactions, with experience using tools such as GDB, Valgrind, AddressSanitizer, or similar.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and standards including SNMP, TCP/IP, Wireless Network Protocols, VXLAN, etc.
• Understanding of Network Management interfaces such as Kafka, Netconf/YANG, SNMP, REST, SOAP, CLI, etc.
• Familiarity with the Git version control system.

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
• 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.