Espoo, Finland Hybrid Employment

Skylo is hiring a Senior Software Engineer – NR-NTN Protocols (L2 & L3)

Responsibilities

  • Architect, build, and sustain C++ software for 5G NR-NTN L2 and L3 protocol layers such as MAC, RLC, PDCP, and RRC
  • Integrate L2 modifications specific to NTN, including extended HARQ timing, timing advance pre-correction, scheduling for coverage improvement, and MAC resource allocation based on satellite constellation data
  • Create RRC-level enhancements tailored for NTN, including broadcast of satellite orbit data via SIB19/SIB31, UE-provided NTN assistance, extended TA commands, and coverage optimization settings
  • Build the RRC measurement system, covering configuration, measurement gaps, handling of NTN-specific events (A1–A6), and reporting across frequencies and radio access technologies adapted to satellite link behavior
  • Implement RRC connection management workflows including setup, reconfiguration, re-establishment, Conditional Handover (CHO), DAPS handover, and release with redirection
  • Work closely with core network and mobile network operator teams to verify NGAP signaling procedures against AMF implementations in both lab and live network settings
  • Diagnose, analyze, and optimize L2/L3 protocol issues in Linux-based development and testing environments
  • Partner with systems engineers to convert 3GPP Release 17 and 18 NR-NTN specifications into software requirements and detailed protocol designs
  • Engage in code reviews, system architecture planning, and contribute to technical documentation and design artifacts
  • Leverage AI-powered coding tools like Claude, Cursor, and Codex throughout development—from interpreting specs and generating templates to automating tests and reviewing code—and help define best practices for AI-assisted software engineering

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and compensation structure
  • Occupational healthcare coverage and health and life insurance
  • E-passi benefits covering wellness, cultural activities, meals, and commuting
  • Allowance for mobile phone and internet expenses
  • Personalized budget for learning and professional growth

Compensation

Competitive compensation packages

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — Espoo, Finland

Work Arrangement

  • Role is based in Espoo, Finland
  • Work onsite three days a week
  • Open to candidates across three continents
  • Flexible approach to work
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities
About company
Skylo

Skylo was founded by engineers and scientists from MIT and Stanford, with a global deployment team spanning the US, Finland, and India. Together, they invented the missing software-defined network layer that turned satellites into cell towers — so coverage never drops and life doesn't stop.

Backed by some of the world's largest organizations, Skylo is trusted infrastructure for the carriers, businesses, governments, and their constituents, who can't afford to lose signal.

The future of connectivity isn't about more satellites. It's about making every network work together — and that's exactly what we're building with the Standardized Sky.

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Job Details
Department Engineering, RAN & Core
Category embedded
Posted 2 months ago