--- title: 'OSS DevOps Engineer at AST SpaceMobile' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/oss-devops-engineer-ast-spacemobile-hyderabad-5s325jmxwm6j' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # OSS DevOps Engineer at AST SpaceMobile - **Company:** AST SpaceMobile - **Location:** Hyderabad, India - **Posted:** 2026-09-29 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://ast-science.com/company/careers/?gh_jid=4733905005 ## Job description AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only global cellular broadband network in space to operate directly with standard, unmodified mobile devices based on our extensive IP and patent portfolio and designed for both commercial and government applications. Our engineers and space scientists are on a mission to eliminate the connectivity gaps faced by today’s five billion mobile subscribers and finally bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected. Position Overview We are seeking a skilled DevOps / Cloud Engineer to join the team responsible for managing core network platform - OSS. In this role, you will design, deploy, and operate cloud and hybrid infrastructure, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and take ownership of running in-house developed and third-party vendor delivered software in our environment. You will bridge the gap between infrastructure and application operations, ensuring our systems are scalable, secure, highly available, and cost-efficient. Key Responsibilities: - Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud and hybrid infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools - Deploy, operate, and maintain cloud environments across multi-account and multi-region AWS architectures - Deploy, configure, and operate vendor-supplied software within our cloud/hybrid environment, serving as the operational owner for these applications - Coordinate with vendors on installation, upgrades, patching, and configuration changes, translating vendor requirements into infrastructure and deployment solutions - Ensure vendor applications meet our availability, performance, and security standards through own monitoring and incident management processes - Own the security, availability, and reliability of infrastructure, applying best practices for IAM, encryption, and vulnerability management - Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines that automate testing, security scanning, and deployment workflows - Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks to eliminate manual toil - Implement and maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability tooling to enable proactive issue detection and resolution - Analyze cloud performance metrics and resource utilization to continuously optimize system efficiency and control costs - Partner closely with internal and vendor teams to align on cloud infrastructure deployment and integration practices - bridging code and underlying infrastructure - Provide technical guidance and mentoring to teammates, driving engineering excellence ## Qualifications Education: - Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent professional experience. Experience: - A minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or site reliability engineering roles. - Public Cloud Expertise (AWS, Azure or GCP): Proven hands-on experience with public cloud services including compute, networking, databases, K8s, IAM, monitoring - Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform or AWS CDK for building and managing infrastructure at scale - CI/CD: Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD) - Containerization & Orchestration: Solid experience with Docker and K8s for application deployment and management - Hybrid & Multi-Environment Operations: Experience operating workloads across cloud and on-premises or hybrid environments - Third-Party Software Operations: Experience deploying and managing vendor-provided applications in cloud environments, including coordination of upgrades, patching, and configuration - Databases: Hands-on experience with SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL/RDS) and NoSQL (e.g., DynamoDB, Redis/Elasticache) databases - Messaging & Queuing: Familiarity with message-driven systems such as SQS, RabbitMQ and/or Kafka - Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation tasks Preferred Qualifications: - AWS or Azure/GCP certification (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect) - Skills in remote debugging and troubleshooting distributed systems - Familiarity with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001) - Experience with observability platforms (e.g. Prometheus/Grafana, ELK) - English proficiency at B2 level or above; able to collaborate effectively with global, cross-functional teams - Experience in software development is a plus - Background in telecom, satellite, or other high-availability, mission-critical environments is a plus Soft Skills: - Strong problem-solving mindset with a bias toward automation and operational efficiency - Collaborative and communicative — comfortable working in a globally distributed team - Ownership mentality - take responsibility for end-to-end reliability of systems under your care - Adaptable and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment - Meticulous attention to detail in documentation, change management, and operational procedures Technology Stack: - Cloud - AWS (EC2, EKS, RDS, DynamoDB, Elasticache, S3, Route53, VPC networking, IAM, CloudWatch) - IaC - Terraform, AWS CDK - Containers & Orchestration - Docker, K8s - CI/CD - GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD (or similar) - Messaging - SQS, Kafka, RabbitMQ - Scripting - Python, Bash - Databases - PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Redis - Monitoring & Observability - Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch - Version Control - Git Physical Requirements - Ability to work in a standard office or remote home-office environment and use a computer for extended periods - Ability to participate in occasional after-hours incident response actions This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. ## About AST SpaceMobile ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard, unmodified smartphones. - **Entity Type**: Public (Nasdaq: ASTS) - **Headquarters**: Midland, Texas, USA - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Abel Avellan ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Space-based telecommunications / Satellite broadband - **Target customers**: B2B (mobile network operators), B2C (indirectly through MNOs), and government/defense agencies - **Mission**: To eliminate connectivity gaps faced by today’s nearly six billion mobile subscribers and bring broadband to the billions who remain unconnected using a space-based cellular network. ## Products & Services - **[SpaceMobile Network]**: A space-based cellular broadband network that delivers 4G/5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones without any hardware modifications, apps, or software updates. - **[BlueBird Satellites]**: The company’s commercial satellite constellation, designed to provide full broadband coverage globally. BlueBird satellites are among the largest commercial communications arrays in low Earth orbit. - **[BlueWalker 3]**: The prototype satellite used to demonstrate world-first voice, 5G, and video calls from space to ordinary phones. - **[Government & Defense Solutions]**: Tailored connectivity for tactical and public safety applications (e.g., FirstNet tests, government contracts). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Market capitalization exceeded $8 billion as of August 2024 (stock price ~$38.60). More recent figures are not publicly available but the company has raised over $2 billion as of Q2 2025. - **Key Metric (Total Funding)**: Over $2 billion raised (debt and equity) as of Q2 2025. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Vodafone, Rakuten, American Tower, Samsung Next, Cisneros, Google (product partnership), AT&T, Verizon, FirstNet Authority. - **Growth Signals**: - Partnerships with nearly 60 mobile network operators covering ~3 billion combined subscribers. - Successfully completed first VoLTE voice calls, video calls, and 5G data connections using standard smartphones via satellite. - First public safety tests on FirstNet (Jan 2024) and first activation for government defense use cases (June 2025). - Commercial contract with Vodafone through 2034 for Europe and Africa. - 578 employees as of 2024; expanding manufacturing and office footprint globally. ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover**: Only company offering direct-to-smartphone satellite broadband with no specialized hardware or software required. - **Patent Moat**: Over 3,800 patents and pending claims protecting proprietary technology. - **MNO Integration**: Deep partnerships with major global operators enable seamless integration with existing terrestrial networks. - **Satellite Scale**: BlueBird satellites feature large phased-array antennas (BlueWalker 3 array is 693 sq ft), providing a field of view over 300,000 sq miles. ## Strategic Focus - **Constellation Deployment**: Rapidly launching and operationalizing the BlueBird satellite fleet to start generating significant commercial revenue. - **Global Coverage Expansion**: Targeting full service across multiple continents, with a focus on remote and underserved regions. - **Government & Defense**: Broadening contracts for secure, tactical connectivity. - **Technology Advancement**: Continued R&D on next-generation satellite capabilities and network optimization. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Fast-growing company with a startup mindset; employees are encouraged to wear many hats and tackle meaningful challenges. - **Global Presence**: Offices in Midland (TX), Homestead (FL), Miami (FL), Lanham (MD), Tel Aviv, Barcelona, Edinburgh, Hyderabad, and other locations. - **Impact**: Opportunity to work on a historic transformation in global connectivity, directly connecting billions of people. - **Perks & Environment**: Nearly 500,000 sq ft of manufacturing and office facilities; emphasis on innovation, autonomy, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. - **Career Growth**: Open positions listed on Greenhouse; values proactive, passionate innovators. ## Sources 1. [AST SpaceMobile Official Website](https://ast-science.com) 2. [AST SpaceMobile Company Page](https://ast-science.com/company/) 3. [AST SpaceMobile Careers Page](https://ast-science.com/company/careers/) 4. [AST SpaceMobile Investor Relations](https://investors.ast-science.com/) 5. 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