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Employer Provided Salary: 165,000-225,000 Annually

Department Summary
At DISH Wireless, we reimagine connectivity through new platforms, new business models and new ways of thinking.
Today, we are building America's first cloud-native 5G network to transform the way we live, work and play with unlimited potential. Our teams operate at the intersection of wireless, data analytics, AI and the cloud to create something state-of-the-art, radically original and truly unlike what anyone else can.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
We are looking for a Technology leader who will be an integral part of the Technology Development team. You will direct the development & delivery of 5G technology and architecture solutions, leading vendor discussions evaluation and research. You will work hand in hand with the Standards and Planning team and work closely with Product, IT and Engineering. You will be leading a team of highly motivated individual contributors, and will be responsible for expanding the team.
Responsibilities

Deliver DISH technology roadmap for 5G RAN, Radio, Core and IMS, consistent with the business goals and opportunities.
Responsible for producing wireless technology solutions that satisfy business and product needs both now and for the future.
Identify priorities and communicate technology impacts throughout the decision making process.
Forecast, plan, research and select new technologies enabling companies to attain business goals.
Provide strategic direction for technical assessment, definition, prioritization, architecture, design and deployment of new products and services.
Negotiate and manage critical vendor relationships to maximize value and timeliness of external innovations.
Represent network team in device and product roadmap and planning discussions.
Lead and manage the development of the engineering specifications and technical requirements for all services, including roaming and regulatory.
Ensure organizational interlock, collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve desired program milestones, sharing in the success of intended business outcomes.
Own the business relationship with multiple software partners including managing existing contracts, product roadmaps and system performance.
Work closely with legal and business teams on new contract negotiations, and deliverables.
Responsible for new product RFIs and RFPs.
Deliver HLDs and LLDs, technology transfer to Engineering and Operations.
Spearhead ORAN discussions on open Fronthaul, Radio Intelligent Control (RIC) and AAL.
Keep up with the latest in the standards in ORAN, 3GPP, MEF, GSMA etc.
Responsible for new feature introduction, testing and validation.
Manage Feature Requests, create budgets and determine network impacts.
Own the business relationship with multiple software partners including contract negotiation, product roadmaps and system performance
Lead the development and integration of devices with the DISH 5G network.
Support automated feature and performance testing.
Provide operational and engineering support for network operations, for network related issues and engineering escalations.
Build budgets and periodic forecasts for the team.
Drive continuous improvement through process and technology.

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Qualifications

Master's in Electrical Engineering, Math or equivalent fields
Has over 15 years of experience in cellular and wireless deployments
Has excellent understanding of 4G and 5G technologies, specifically ORAN, 3GPP, GSMA
Experience in designing and managing a large scale network deployments
Experience in US regulatory policies
Demonstrated ability to work with cross functional teams, understand business requirements and recommend optimal technical solutions
Have built and led high performing team with proven success
Motivate teams and influence their tasks to align with organizational goals and priorities
Strong organizational skills as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments and roles
Strong leadership and team development skills
Ability to effectively respond to and interact with all levels of organizational staff
Possess strong analytical, problem solving and quantitative analysis skills
Core understanding of project management techniques, methodologies and best practices leveraged for rapid and continuous innovation
Solid analytical and problem solving skills; ability to think strategically
Demonstrated ability to lead small group of Engineers and execute projects on time and budget
Detail oriented and excellent analytical skills

Salary Range
Compensation: $165,000.00/Year - $225,000.00/Year
Compensation and 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: DISH 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.

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Tosha Zeitlin

IT VP of Program Management Office, DISH Network

BUILDING THE FUTURE

Strengthening support systems to drive innovation

“There isn’t an area of the company where IT does not play a role,” Zeitlin said. “Our partnership becomes the glue that pulls it all together.” She oversees the business partnership, finance and accounting, vendor management, project management and quality assurance teams, which coordinate to help shape DISH’s future. “We support everything from onboarding new team members to implementing new wireless systems.” To effectively provide support, Zeitlin’s team uses tools such as ServiceNow Project Portfolio Manager, Rally and Smartsheet.

The world is watching us and it is an extremely exciting time to not only be part of DISH’s journey but to be integral in its success.

Dr. Mukaddim Pathan

Director of Enterprise Architecture, Technology Strategy and Engineering Practices, DISH Technologies

WORLD CLASS ENGINEERING IMPACT

Making innovative contributions that evolve an industry

Pathan oversees the architecture direction, best practices and engineering deliverables at DISH Technologies (DT). As the engineering arm for DISH, the DT team works on technologies such as blockchain, streaming, hardware engineering and immersive media experiences for DISH’s PayTV services. “The most exciting aspect at DT is the ability to create impactful contributions for the industry by developing web-scale applications and differentiated experiences,” Pathan said. “Each team member is regularly encouraged to work on innovative ideas and technologies, patenting them in the process.”

We are developing capabilities on the blockchain to provide differentiated experiences to our customers, and the impact of this project is readily visible and quantifiable.

Brian Mengwasser

Vice President, Head of MarketPlace & App Design, DISH Wireless

EXPLORING NEW POSSIBILITIES

Leading the way with cloud-native networks

DISH Wireless is evolving the way the world communicates by leveraging cloud-native networks. “What attracted me to DISH was the ambitious nature of what we’re trying to do here,” said Mengwasser. “It’s the most complicated cloud project in history.” The team works with enterprise customers to innovate their operations, whether that entails implementing connected concierge services for travelers or managing a fleet of intelligent vehicles.

There’s a lot that we can do with the opportunity in front of us.

What are DISH, an EchoStar Company Perks + Benefits

DISH, an EchoStar Company Benefits Overview

DISH offers competitive, comprehensive benefits for our team members. From our generous PTO policy and healthcare offerings to profit-sharing, 401(K) matching and employee stock purchase options, we're committed to fulfilling our greatest benefit of all: opportunity. With perks like tuition reimbursement programs, hiring practices that promote diversity, employee referral program bonuses, plus great discounts for our products and services, DISH is dedicated to providing an inclusive, balanced work experience for all.

Culture

Volunteer in local community

DISH Cares is our corporate citizenship program that provides opportunities for our employees to grow while promoting community engagement and development through sustainable business practices.

Partners with nonprofits

Through our corporate social responsibility program, DISH partners with a number of non-profits local to the community such as Children's Hospital Colorado and Food Bank of the Rockies.

Open door policy

OKR operational model

Team based strategic planning

Pair programming

Open office floor plan

4-day work week

Our in-home technicians, sales account executives, and manufacturing teams work a flexible 4-day work week.

Employee resource groups

Employee-led culture committees

Quarterly engagement surveys

In-person all-hands meetings

DISH hosts in-person all-hands meetings at one of our main headquarters in the beautiful Denver-Metro area.

In-person revenue kickoff

Employee awards

Flexible work schedule

DISH offers the flexibility of core hours to start at 9 and end as needed for your day.

Diversity

Documented equal pay policy

Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff

Mandated unconscious bias training

All team members are provided training as part of their onboarding experience through our online training platform. Leaders are given an enhanced, in-person training around unconscious bias.

Diversity employee resource groups

DISH currently has 8 Employee Resource Groups that provide platforms for employees to come together, share common interests and make important connections, both in and out of work.

Hiring practices that promote diversity

Our organization also has a full time Diversity Recruiting Program Manager, responsible for building strategic hiring channels and sourcing tactics that target underrepresented communities.

Diversity recruitment program

Health Insurance + Wellness

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

DISH's Flexible Spending Account (FSA) allows team members to contribute pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the benefit plan year up to $3,050.

Disability insurance

DISH offers Company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), which pays 60% of your weekly salary directly to you for up to 13 weeks if you are sick or injured and unable to work.

Dental insurance

DISH offers a variety of dental plans to meet your needs.

Vision insurance

DISH Vision benefits are offered through VSP Vision Care (VSP). We offer two different plans, the Exam Plus Plan and the Enhanced Vision Plan. Both plans include annual exams and coverage for eyewear

Health insurance

DISH medical plan (DMP) offers comprehensive coverage with a wide network of medical professionals to support you and your family.

Life insurance

DISH provides team members with the opportunity to purchase Life insurance for yourself, your spouse and your dependents through The Hartford.

Mental health benefits

DISH offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all DISH employees and their household members for five free counseling sessions at no cost to team members.

Transgender health care benefits

Financial & Retirement

401(K)

DISH automatically enrolls you in our attractive 401(k) plan, investing in the most appropriate fund based on your age. You make change your contribution amount or investment election at any time.

401(K) matching

DISH offers a company match equal to 50% of your contribution up to $2,500 per year. We also offer profit-sharing contributions.

Company equity

For the 24th year in a row, DISH has offered profit-sharing in addition to the company 401k match, including vesting over a five-year period.

Employee stock purchase plan

DISH allows qualified team members to purchase DISH Network Class A Common Stock at a 15% discount to fair market value.

Performance bonus

Sales account executives receive uncapped commissions and incentives like cash rewards to all-expense paid vacations. Technicians receive award perks to spend through the Merchandise Marketplace.

Pay transparency

Child Care & Parental Leave

Family medical leave

Return-to-work program post parental leave

Company sponsored family events

DISH has company-sponsored family events throughout the year, including Oktoberfest, Riverfront Festival, Halloween, and more!

Vacation + Time Off

Generous PTO

DISH offers 2 weeks of paid time off for team members (3 weeks including PPT) and up to 5 weeks off for tenured team members of five years or longer.

Paid sick days

DISH offers 40 hours (or more depending on state) of paid protected time in addition to paid time off.

Flexible time off

Hardship benefits

Team members can take an unpaid 30-day leave of absence.

Office Perks

Free snacks and drinks

Free snacks and drinks are available depending on department.

Company-sponsored happy hours

DISH is a work-hard, play-hard culture with weekly happy hours depending on location and even an open tap at our downtown Denver location.

Onsite office parking

Relocation assistance

Meditation space

Mother's room

Professional Development

Job training & conferences

DISH offers training across the organization, whether in leadership development through our world-class LEAD team, or in sales, customer service, technicians and more.

Tuition reimbursement

DISH offers tuition reimbursement of up to $2,000 for hourly full-time employees and $5,000 for salaried full-time employees per calendar year.

Lunch and learns

DISH often has Lunch and Learns based on departments or learning from cross-functional leadership team.

Promote from within

Mentorship program

DISH has a mentorship program for all team members hosted through our Employee Resource Groups!

Continuing education stipend

Team members receive up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement for job-related courses or degree programs.

Continuing education available during work hours

DISH team members have access to LinkedIn learnings for free as well as access to our world-class LEAD team for leadership development.

Customized development tracks

Paid industry certifications

Personal development training

Virtual coaching services

Additional Perks + Benefits

DISH offers free and discounted services from our brands, including free DISH TV, discounted Sling, discounted Boost Mobile and Boost Infinite phone plans, and discounted smart service equipment like Google Home and Ring.

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