Skylo · 6 days ago
Staff Research Engineer - AI and Innovation
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $190K/yr
5+ years expSkylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering innovative connectivity solutions. The Staff Research Engineer will lead technical initiatives in AI and data analytics to enhance Skylo's network operations and develop Proof of Concepts for next-generation systems.
Telecom & CommunicationsAerospaceInternet of ThingsInformation TechnologySatellite CommunicationTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
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
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
Build functional agents for complex tasks such as automated regulatory analysis, technical specification synthesis, intelligent operational assistants, and improved business processes
Apply expert data analysis skills to create automated pipelines that detect network anomalies and streamline operations through "Dark NOC" automation and “Autonomous Networks” concepts
Mentor junior engineers and interns, setting the standard for coding excellence in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript across the innovation team
Qualification
Required
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
Expert-level ability to build end-to-end applications using modern frameworks like React, Next.js, or Streamlit
Familiarity with wireless protocols and understanding of wireless systems, especially in the NTN context is strongly desired
Experience with cloud-native principles (Kubernetes, containerization) and deployments on GCP or AWS
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
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
Benefits
Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan
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
Company
Skylo
Skylo is a global non-terrestrial service provider that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over satellites.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6)
2024 (3)
2023 (4)
2022 (3)
2021 (6)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$183MKey Investors
NGP CapitalInnovation Endeavors,Intel CapitalSoftBank
2025-02-27Series Unknown· $30M
2024-02-13Series C· $37M
2020-01-21Series B· $103M
Leadership Team
Andrew Kalman
Co-Founder & Hub Architect
Andrew Nuttall
CTO and Co-Founder
Recent News
2026-03-03
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