Principal Network Automation Engineer

Company Summary

DISH, an EchoStar Company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products, and now we are building America’s First Smart Network™.

 

Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Infinite, Boost Mobile, DISH Wireless, OnTech and GenMobile.

Department Summary

Our Wireless Technology organization is transforming the future of connectivity. We’re doing it by building the country’s first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it’s a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world

Job Duties and Responsibilities

DISH Wireless seeks a Principal Network Engineer to lead the design and implementation of network systems crucial for our 5G network's success. This role involves evaluating, testing, and deploying foundational network elements for a nationwide 5G buildout. The candidate will provide advanced technical leadership, including upgrades for mission-critical devices and services.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Communicating engineering solutions through detailed diagrams
• Implementing Agile methodology for software development
• Architecting and developing software automation tools
• Guiding teams on best software development practices
• Collaborating with teams to innovate and drive new features forward

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering
• 10+ years of professional experience in large enterprise or carrier environments
• Professional networking certifications such as CCNA/CCNP/CCIE or equivalent are advantageous
• Public cloud certifications like advanced networking, cloud network engineer, or equivalent are beneficial

 

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Python, SQL, JavaScript, BPA, NSO, REST, Bash
• Experience with server virtualization (VMWare, OpenStack)

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Salary Ranges

Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $208,725.00/Year
Benefits

We also offer versatile health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan; all benefits can be viewed here: .

 

The base pay range shown is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, and competencies; compensation is based on the role's location and is subject to change based on work location. Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test and DMV check.

 

This will be posted for a minimum of 3 days or until the position is filled.