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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Network Engineer, Architecture & System Design - **Company:** Skylo Technologies - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $229,400.0 - $243,695.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Network Virtualization, Network Protocols, Virtual Machines, Mobile Network Operator, Kubernetes, Docker - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/principal-network-engineer-planning-performance-skylo-technologies-9784646 ## About the Role * 20+ years of experience in network design and planning, with a strong background in cellular telecommunications preferably acquired within a mobile network operator or within a vendor providing equipment and services to a mobile network operator. * Experience with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) is highly preferred. * Demonstrated expertise in defining end-to-end network architecture. * Proven ability to perform vendor and product evaluations and selection. * Experience with 3GPP standards, cloud-native architectures, and network virtualization (SBI, vRAN). * Strong analytical skills to conduct KPI framework analysis, capacity planning, and optimization. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills for creating detailed technical documentation and presenting solutions. * Hands-on experience with LTE eNodeB and 5G gNodeB. * Direct experience with EPC Core and 5G Core. * Experience with Cloud technologies such as Virtual Machines, Docker, Kubernetes. * Excellent understanding of 3GPP specifications related to RRC & NAS procedures for Terrestrial and Non-Terrestrial networks. * End-to-end LTE and 5G call flows e.g. for SMS delivery, VoLTE, VoNR. * Understanding of inbound and outbound roaming architectures. * Good understanding of end-to-end network protocols based on IP and Non-IP PDNs carried over telecom infrastructure. * Previous experience managing or mentoring engineers. * Every role at Skylo uses AI tools daily to amplify output. We expect active habits using AI tools and a track record of folding new ones into your workflow quickly ## Description Skylo is hiring a Principal Network Engineer, Architecture & System Design to help fulfill Skylo's mission of making satellite connectivity available to all. This individual will be a key contributor to the Network Design and Planning team, helping to plan, design, and evolve Skylo's satellite communication network infrastructure. Your work will ensure our network is reliable, scalable, and high-performance, meeting both current and future customer demands and business objectives. You will be a crucial part of a team defining the architecture and technical roadmap for a world-first commercial direct-to-device satellite network. How You Will Contribute * Lead and develop end-to-end service designs for network solutions, including Base Station, Ground Station, Core Network, and Cloud Application integrations for Non-Terrestrial networks. * Create technical specifications, engineering plans, and documentation with detailed designs for network elements. * Optimize existing networks and services for cost-efficiency, performance, and scalability. * Perform technical evaluations and contribute to system operability testing. * Conduct proof-of-solutions to validate technical proposals. * Provide technical support during solution implementation and deployment. * Define interoperability, standards compliance, and feature introduction for the network. * Lead a small team of engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development. * Oversee project deliverables and ensure alignment with team and company goals ## Related Videos - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Understanding Kubernetes in a visual way](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100085-understanding-kubernetes-in-a-visual-way) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Microservices: how to get started with Spring Boot and Kubernetes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/242-microservices-how-to-get-started-with-spring-boot-and-kubernetes) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)