Staff Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Skylo Technologies • Mountain View, CA

2h • $181,000 - $193,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Skylo is hiring a Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, implement, and manage our hybrid cloud infrastructure. This role is responsible for ensuring seamless connectivity between cloud and on-premise systems, leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate and optimize our platform. You will be a key contributor to building a resilient and efficient platform that is transforming global connectivity.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP), and integrating it with on-premise data centers or private clouds.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, including VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) and cloud networking, virtualization, and containerization technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), for managing both cloud and on-premise resources.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack), for unified visibility across hybrid environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps methodologies, applied to hybrid cloud deployments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on building scalable and resilient cloud solutions using technologies like Kubernetes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of telecommunications networks and satellite communication is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and secure hybrid cloud infrastructure, integrating seamlessly with on-premise infrastructure.
• Deploy infrastructure-specific components and establish secure VPN/tunneling for seamless on-premise to cloud connectivity.
• Develop and maintain automation tools for infrastructure provisioning and management across cloud and on-premise, leveraging IaC principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (RAN, Core, Cloud applications) for seamless integration of cloud and on-premise solutions.
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, identify/resolve issues, and optimize for consistent reliability across hybrid deployments.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and compliance across hybrid environments, implementing security policies through IaC.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of cloud architecture and operations, focusing on hybrid cloud and refining IaC modules.
• Participate in on-call rotations for critical infrastructure support, covering both cloud and on-premise systems

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level