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Skylo is seeking a Vice President of Software Engineering to lead its globally distributed software engineering team. This role is based in Espoo, Finland, with onsite presence required 3 days a week. The VP of Software Engineering will be responsible for the design, development, and productization of Skylo's in-house software across 3GPP and cloud application technology segments, including radio access network (RAN) platforms, 4G/5G core network services, and cloud-based applications.

How You Will Contribute:
  • Lead the architecture, development, and productization of Skylo’s software products.
  • Define and execute the long-term software engineering strategy.
  • Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing software engineering team.
  • Work closely with Product Management, Network Operations, and IT.
  • Manage the software development budget.


Requirements:
  • 15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 10 years in a leadership role.
  • Proven track record in building and scaling cloud-native software systems.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, and microservices architectures.
  • Experience in real-time network management, OSS/BSS platforms, or IoT cloud services.
  • Strong programming expertise in Python, Go, or Java.
  • Deep understanding of NB-IoT, LTE, 5G, or satellite communications protocols.
  • Strong grasp of security best practices in distributed systems.
  • Experience in leading global teams.


What Skylo Offers:
  • Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program.
  • Comprehensive benefit plans.
  • Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement.
  • A generous time off policy.
  • Opportunity to work on a commercial, live direct-to-device satellite network and service.
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Skylo Technologies

Skylo Technologies is a global Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) service provider, offering direct-to-device connectivity for smartphones and IoT devices via existing satellites. Its commercial NTN vRAN, based on 3GPP standards, supports seamless roaming between terrestrial and satellite networks. Skylo partners with satellite operators, MNOs, chipset makers, and OEMs to deliver connectivity across five continents, covering millions of square kilometers. The company focuses on enabling connected services for outdoor activities, automotive solutions, and industrial IoT workflows. Skylo's technology enables ubiquitous connectivity, expanding cellular service to areas lacking terrestrial coverage.