Engineering Program Manager, Skylo
Network Services
$150-160k
+ stock option based equity program
3 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)
Satellite-based device connectivity
Open for applications
Satellite-based device connectivity
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$150-160k
+ 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
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field that provides a foundation in both software and hardware systems
- 5+ years of experience managing complex engineering programs that integrate cloud-native software with physical infrastructure or telecommunications hardware
- Proven ability to synchronize the software development lifecycle (SDLC) with hardware testing and network deployment milestones
- Deep understanding of the technical constraints associated with network implementation, including spectrum coordination or ground station operations
- Experience navigating device certification processes and 3GPP standards in partnership with chipset makers or OEMs
- History of managing high-stakes vendor relationships and external satellite operator partnerships to hit critical launch dates
- Expertise in adapting agile software practices to fit the rigid, long-lead timelines of physical network infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated capability in using analytical skills to identify and resolve systemic bottlenecks across cross-functional engineering teams
- Experience applying sound judgment to balance rapid software iteration with the reliability requirements of a live global network
- Record of driving alignment between technical engineering requirements and non-technical business objectives in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with program management tools such as JIRA
What the job involves
- Skylo is seeking an Engineering Program Manager to solve the complex challenge of synchronizing our cloud-native software evolution with global network implementation and hardware certification
- You will be the primary driver behind the world’s first live direct-to-device satellite service, ensuring that code deployed in the cloud works flawlessly with physical infrastructure on the ground and partner devices in the field
- This role is not just about tracking tasks; it is about navigating the technical trade-offs between rapid software iteration and the rigorous, long-lead requirements of satellite network operations
- You will resolve the systemic ambiguity that arises when software, hardware, and vendors collide, ultimately ensuring that our global network scales reliably as we expand across five continents
- Drive the end-to-end integration of cloud-native software releases with physical network implementation across our global satellite ground stations
- Synchronize hardware development cycles with firmware and software milestones to ensure seamless device certification with OEM and chipset partners
- Navigate technical trade-offs between terrestrial roaming requirements and non-terrestrial network (NTN) performance standards
- Resolve systemic ambiguity between software engineering, network operations, and external satellite operators to maintain 99.9% service availability
- Define and track critical path dependencies for multi-continent network deployments, including regulatory and infrastructure milestones
- Partner across teams to clarify requirements and drive decisions on resource allocation during high-stakes launch windows
- Establish scalable post-launch retrospectives that transform operational bottlenecks into automated deployment workflows
- Manage high-leverage risks associated with global spectrum coordination and hardware supply chains to prevent project slippage
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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