Staff Research Engineer, Skylo
AI and Innovation
$170-190k
+ Stock option based equity program
3 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
Satellite-based device connectivity
Be an early applicant
Satellite-based device connectivity
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$170-190k
+ Stock option based equity program
3 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
101-200 employees
Company mission
To be the most efficient way to connect anything, anywhere.
Role
Who you are
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of moving from vague concepts to production-ready prototypes
- In-depth expertise and working experience with AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn), foundational models, and familiarity with fine-tuning strategies
- Experience with Agentic AI frameworks (e.g., LangChain, AutoGPT), Retrieval Augmented Generation, and vector databases
- Full-Stack Proficiency: Expert-level ability to build end-to-end applications using modern frameworks like React, Next.js, or Streamlit
- Domain Knowledge (Preferable): Familiarity with wireless protocols and understanding of wireless systems, especially in the NTN context is strongly desired.
- Cloud Architecture: Experience with cloud-native principles (Kubernetes, containerization) and deployments on GCP or AWS
- Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Autonomy: Proven ability to solve complex, ambiguous problems, defining technical strategy and implementation details independently to meet large-scale business goals
- Ability to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams across HW, SW, network product, and architecture teams
What the job involves
- As a Staff Software Engineer within the CTO Group, you will be a technical leader responsible for modeling and analyzing emerging technologies and building high-impact Proof of Concepts (POCs)
- You will be part of the team realizing Skylo’s vision for the next-generation NTN systems, creating rapid prototypes for internal tools, researching agentic AI applications, and leveraging deep data analytics to optimize Skylo’s global network operations
- AI/ML-Enabled RAN Enhancements: Leverage Skylo’s domain knowledge to identify areas where AI/ML can lead to higher performance outcomes in resource efficiency, service reliability, and user experience. Analyze and evaluate technical hypotheses and quantify performance gains
- AI-Driven Network Blueprints: Utilize Generative AI and Agentic frameworks to accelerate path-finding activities in network operations, build Proof of Concepts, and research new ways to integrate workflows into Skylo’s networking technology
- Agentic AI Implementation: Build functional agents for complex tasks such as automated regulatory analysis, technical specification synthesis, intelligent operational assistants, and improved business processes
- Advanced Data Analysis: Apply expert data analysis skills to create automated pipelines that detect network anomalies and streamline operations through "Dark NOC" automation and “Autonomous Networks” concepts
- Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and interns, setting the standard for coding excellence in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript across the innovation team
Our take
Skylo connects Internet of Things (IoT) devices to satellite networks using the cellular-based Narrowband IoT protocol. It is considered one of the world’s most affordable and ubiquitous networks that connects any machine or sensor.
The company stands out for being the first to leverage the aforementioned protocol, which allows its customers to instantaneously connect billions of devices in remote areas, without having to wait for any new satellites to launch. Having tested its technology with government and enterprise clients, the company then invested funding into scaling service in emerging markets, starting with India and Southeast Asia.
More recently, Skylo has focused on forming partnerships, such as with IoT firm FocusPoint and telecommunications equipment company Anritsu Corporation, through which it has helped deliver IoT monitoring and emergency escalation services and enhanced Non-Terrestrial Network device testing. It also enjoyed an oversubscribed round of funding in 2025, after growing its commercial coverage area to include Brazil, Australia and New Zealand. These two significant wins exemplify Skylo's status as a leading connectivity company.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2025
$30m
LATE VC
Feb 2024
$37m
LATE VC
Total funding: $183m
Company HQ
Mountain View, CA
Leadership
Andrew Kalman
(Co-Founder & Hub Architect)Previously co-founded and served as Director of R&D for Euphonix. Founded Pumpkin, serving as President and CTO.
Andrew Nuttall
(Co-Founder & CTO)Received a Doctor of Philosophy in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Stanford University.
Parthsarathi Trivedi
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously acted as a Graduate Research Assistant at MIT's Laboratory for Aviation and the Environment.
Tarun Gupta
(Co-Founder)Previously acted as Head of Strategy and Operations for Google, President for Parallel Infrastructure, and as Chief Architect for FiberTower.
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