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Skylo, a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider, is seeking a Director of RAN Software Engineering to lead its radio access network (RAN) software engineering team based in Finland. The role involves responsibility for the design, development, and productization of Skylo’s RAN software. Skylo develops software platforms across 3GPP and cloud application technology segments, including RAN platforms, 4G/5G core network services, and cloud-based applications.
Role involves:
- Leading the architecture, development, and productization of Skylo’s RAN software products.
- Ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and security best practices for the software components.
- Designing software products for network deployment.
- Championing CI/CD, DevOps, and automation.
- Contributing to defining and executing the long-term software engineering strategy.
- Driving software innovation.
- Building, mentoring, and scaling a high-performing RAN software engineering team.
- Implementing clear performance metrics to track engineering productivity and software quality.
- Working closely with Product Management, Network Operations, and IT to define requirements and roadmaps for RAN software solutions.
- Engaging with third-party vendors and partners to integrate external tools, APIs, and cloud services into Skylo’s ecosystem.
- Supporting Skylo’s network engineering team in troubleshooting and optimizing network performance.
- Managing the RAN software development budget.
- Defining KPIs to measure RAN software performance, security, and operational efficiency.
Requirements:
- 15+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven track record in building and scaling cloud-native software systems in a production environment.
- Experience in real-time network management, OSS/BSS platforms, or IoT cloud services.
- Strong programming expertise in C++, Python, Go, or equivalent, with hands-on experience in cloud-based infrastructure as code (Terraform, Helm).
- Deep understanding of NB-IoT, LTE, 5G, or satellite communications protocols.
- Strong grasp of security best practices.
- Experience in leading multicultural teams that develop high-performance, highly available, and scalable applications.
- Excellent communication skills.
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.