Principal Cloud Architect

The world still has coverage blind spots. You could help eliminate them at Skylo. Skylo has pioneered a standards-based approach to satellite connectivity. We connect smartphones and IoT devices directly to satellites. No special hardware, no entirely new networks. Just billions of existing devices, suddenly reachable anywhere on Earth. We're not building toward this future. We're already in it. Our direct-to-device service is live on millions of activated devices across five continents, covering more than 72 million square kilometers, in partnership with leading satellite operators, mobile network operators, Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs worldwide. And we're just getting started. At the heart of it all is Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN: a 3GPP standards-based, cloud-native platform that seamlessly bridges terrestrial and satellite networks. It's the infrastructure that makes true anywhere, anytime connectivity possible. When you join Skylo, you'll work at the intersection of three markets reshaping how the world stays connected: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT. Enabling people outdoors and critical workflows in the world's most remote places. This is a rare chance to work on technology that matters, at a company that's already proving it works About Skylo Skylo is a global Non-Terrestrial Network service provider based in Mountain View, CA, offering a service that allows smartphone and IoT cellular devices to connect directly over existing satellites. Skylo’s direct-to-device service is now live on millions of activated devices across five continents, with more than 60 million square kilometers of coverage, in partnership with multiple satellite operators, mobile network operators (MNOs), Tier-1 chipset makers, and OEMs. Devices connected over satellite are managed and served by Skylo's commercial NTN vRAN, featuring a 3GPP standards-based cloud-native base station and core. Skylo provides an anywhere, anytime connectivity solution that seamlessly roams between terrestrial and satellite networks. Our focus is on enabling connected services for people outdoors and connected workflows across three main verticals: mass-market consumer devices, automotive, and industrial IoT. This role is located in Bangalore, India where we are onsite 3 days a week in office. Summary of How You Will Impact Skylo Skylo is hiring a Principal Cloud Architect to help fulfill Skylo’s mission of making satellite connectivity available to all. As a senior leader within the Enterprise Systems & Security team, you will be the technical authority responsible for the robust cloud, data, and AI infrastructure that powers our global operations. You will design and implement the scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud foundations that enable our hybrid network connectivity to roam seamlessly between terrestrial and satellite networks. How You Will Contribute Cloud Architecture & Strategy: Design and implement robust, scalable, and reliable cloud-based solutions while developing long-term strategies that align with Skylo’s global business goals. Infrastructure Optimization: Oversee cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and availability, identifying continuous opportunities to enhance resource utilization. Cloud Security & Compliance: Establish and maintain rigorous security protocols for cloud resources (GCP/AWS), ensuring compliance with industry standards and safeguarding our digital assets. Cost Management: Lead cost optimization initiatives, including monitoring, rightsizing, and identifying underutilized resources to reduce infrastructure overhead. IAM & API Management: Streamline Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies and optimize API management workflows and costs using Apigee or alternative platforms. Disaster Recovery: Design and implement high-availability disaster recovery and backup strategies to minimize downtime and ensure service continuity. Technology Leadership: Serve as a subject matter exper