Staff Research Engineer, AI and Innovation

Skylo Technologies • Mountain View, CA

53d • $170,000 - $190,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Software Engineer within the CTO Group, you will be a technical leader responsible for modeling and analyzing emerging technologies and building high-impact Proof of Concepts (POCs). You will be part of the team realizing Skylo’s vision for the next-generation NTN systems, creating rapid prototypes for internal tools, researching agentic AI applications, and leveraging deep data analytics to optimize Skylo’s global network operations.

Requirements

• Experience: 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.
• Full-Stack Proficiency: Expert-level ability to build end-to-end applications using modern frameworks like React, Next.js, or Streamlit.
• Cloud Architecture: Experience with cloud-native principles (Kubernetes, containerization) and deployments on GCP or AWS.
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Autonomy: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Domain Knowledge (Preferable): Familiarity with wireless protocols and understanding of wireless systems, especially in the NTN context is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• AI/ML-Enabled RAN Enhancements: 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.
• AI-Driven Network Blueprints: 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.
• Agentic AI Implementation: Build functional agents for complex tasks such as automated regulatory analysis, technical specification synthesis, intelligent operational assistants, and improved business processes.
• Advanced Data Analysis: Apply expert data analysis skills to create automated pipelines that detect network anomalies and streamline operations through "Dark NOC" automation and “Autonomous Networks” concepts.
• Technical Leadership: Mentor junior engineers and interns, setting the standard for coding excellence in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript across the innovation team.

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
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees