EchoStar is reimagining the future of connectivity. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products.
Today, our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV.
Department Summary
Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
Software quality assurance automation requires scalable, intelligent tooling to keep pace with modern IT delivery demands. The Applied AI / AWS Engineer II resolves bottlenecks in testing workflows by engineering automated utilities and integrating Generative and Agentic AI into software delivery practices. Operating within the Technology Assurance and Performance team, this role modernizes existing automation capabilities and bridges cloud infrastructure with core QA operations across globally distributed environments.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives):
- Build scalable AWS cloud utilities using Lambda, API Gateways, and S3 to automate software delivery and performance testing across application environments
- Design and deploy Generative and Agentic AI tooling within Quality Assurance frameworks to accelerate test coverage and improve fault detection efficiency
- Construct functional prototypes to validate modern technical concepts and iterate based on cross-functional stakeholder feedback
- Extend and optimize existing internal software applications to maintain high reliability and support key departmental delivery goals
- Partner with globally distributed engineering teams to integrate automated testing workflows and meet key organizational targets
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):
- Software engineering capabilities using Python, Java, or C# to build robust API integrations and interface with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Knowledge of cloud architecture and serverless implementation on AWS, specifically utilizing AWS Lambda, API Gateways, and S3
- AI Application and Literacy skills, including practical experience implementing Generative and Agentic AI frameworks to automate technical tasks
- Comprehensive working knowledge of modern software delivery infrastructure, including version control (GIT) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Harness)
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex tasks independently under tight deadlines
- Proven cross-functional collaboration skills with clear written and verbal technical communication capabilities across all organizational levels
Additional Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering
- Must have at least 3 years of experience with:
- Programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#
- AWS cloud services including Lambda, API Gateways, and S3
- API development, SQL/NoSQL databases, version control (GIT), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins or Harness)
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
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Salary Ranges
Compensation: $83,160.00/Year - $118,800.00/Year
Benefits
We 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: EchoStar Benefits.
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. Our company is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. We are dedicated to providing individuals with criminal or arrest records a fair chance of employment in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
We pride ourselves on developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. EchoStar will accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs of employees if such accommodations are not undue hardships and are otherwise within the bounds of applicable law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.
EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact [email protected] if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.
Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in software engineering
- 3+ years experience with Python, Java, or C#
- 3+ years experience with AWS cloud services, specifically Lambda, API Gateway, and S3
- Practical experience implementing Generative and Agentic AI frameworks to automate tasks
- Experience with API development and working with SQL and NoSQL databases
- Proficiency with version control (GIT) and CI/CD tools (Jenkins or Harness)
- Strong analytical problem-solving and cross-functional written/verbal communication skills
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
What the Team is Saying
EchoStar Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and discretionary profit sharing are prominently offered, with formal plan infrastructure confirmed in corporate and SEC materials. These features position long‑term savings as a core element of total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Program with a 15% discount is a headline benefit. Post‑merger equity alignment steps (e.g., option exchanges) signal accessible participation in ownership programs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Perks such as DISH/Sling/Boost discounts, wellness tools/EAP with five free counseling sessions, and HSAs/FSAs extend value beyond base pay. Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 further supports personal and professional wellbeing.
EchoStar Insights
What We Do
Tune into the innovation, collaboration and culture that our team members bring to the office every day. We want you to be a part of our journey to build the next generation of technology that transforms the way the world communicates. Our team members are the key to our history of groundbreaking innovation and our continued progress. If you bring an inquisitive curiosity, a sense of pride in your work, an openness to adventure and a drive to win, we’ll provide the structure to take the next step in your career. This is more than just another job, this is your launchpad to achieve your potential and a community dedicated to your growth.
Why Work With Us
At EchoStar, we work to create opportunity and cultivate an environment where people thrive. Between our brands, our partners, our teams and our customers, the opportunities are endless. Get started on your next career adventure with EchoStar!
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EchoStar Offices
OnSite Workspace
All team members are in person at one of our locations across the globe. We proudly call Colorado home with several corporate offices in the Denver-Metro area and 4,000+ team members in the Denver-Metro area.
