Staff Network Performance Engineer

The role

The Staff Network Performance Engineer will own the definition and implementation of network performance KPIs and metrics within the OSS platform. This person will bridge raw network, RAN, and Core counters with dashboards, alarms, and reports used by Engineering, NetOps, and leadership.

What you will do

• Implement network performance KPIs and metrics for implementation in the OSS platform.
• Build and configure KPI/metric formulas, counters, and dashboards in the OSS platform.
• Design and run validation test cases in lab and pre-production environments.
• Partner with Network Implementation, Network Operations, and Systems Test teams.
• Maintain a single source of truth for KPI/metric definitions, thresholds, and data lineage.
• Identify gaps in existing observability and propose new metrics.
• Retire or replace metrics that no longer reflect network reality.

Required qualifications

• 8+ years in telecom network performance, OSS/BSS, or network engineering roles
• Direct hands-on ownership of KPI/counter/metric implementation
• Practical experience implementing and validating KPIs/metrics on an OSS/EMS platform
• Solid understanding of 3GPP counters and KPIs across RAN and Core
• Comfortable designing and executing validation test plans in lab and pre-production environments
• Proficiency with SQL
• Proficiency with a scripting language
• Familiarity with dashboarding/reporting tools (e.g., Grafana)
• Track record of working cross-functionally with NetOps, Network Implementation, and Test teams
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field

Nice to have

• NB-IoT, NTN, or satellite network experience
• Python preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages including a stock option based equity program
• Comprehensive benefits plans
• Monthly allowances for wellness and education reimbursement
• A generous time off policy
• Holidays
• The opportunity to temporarily work abroad

About the company

Skylo has pioneered a standards-based approach to satellite connectivity, connecting smartphones and IoT devices directly to satellites. Their direct-to-device service is live on millions of activated devices across five continents.