Software Test Engineer I

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 Mobile and Gen Mobile.
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 people play vital roles in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
The Addressable CI (Commercial Insertion) Software Engineering team is responsible for testing, validating, and engineering Commercial Insertion systems:

• Media Sales and DISH Business Commercial Insertion campaigns
• Set Top Box (STB) Commercial Insertion development efforts
• Coordinating efforts between Commercial Insertion Engineering teams
• Work with other departments to maintain services
• Working under technical and management supervision from managers and system architects, the Engineer I is to understand
  business goals and define, document, analyze, perform, and interpret needs for CI, Advertising, and related systems

Key Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with Staff and Principal Engineers to execute test campaigns for the CI System
• Create and edit handover documents to pass to the Production Operations team for Commercial Insertion system upgrades and changes
• Able to resolve basic computer and system issues with minimal technical support and generate documentation for CI Engineering Operations
• Proactively works with Operations, Support, and Test personnel to develop solutions to issues discovered and implement new processes/procedures that improve customer experience and business cash flow
• Coordinates support needed from other groups
• Administers day-to-day test campaigns and coordinates support needed from other groups
• Maintain and Update documentation for the Commercial Insertion Testing team

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• BS or equivalent from a four-year college or university is strongly preferred
• 0-1 years of progressively related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Competencies include excellent written and verbal communication including precise issue reporting, test
  results reporting, and creating and delivering presentations
• Experienced in data and problem analysis, creative problem solving and detailed design thinking
• Basic knowledge in writing and running basic scripts using one or more of common scripting tools/languages including SQL/Perl/Python/Bash
• Understands and properly interprets business features
• Basic familiarity with Video Compression, MPEG and Satellite Broadcasting
• Basic familiarity with Commercial Insertion technologies and Business Operations
• Basic understanding and skill with standard computing environments (Microsoft Office Applications, Google Suite, Windows Server, RedHat Linux, VMWare, SAN Storage, Isilon Storage, basic networking and system administration)
• Willing to travel (10-25%) between Denver and Cheyenne locations as needed
• Must be able to perform 24X7 shift work including overnight shifts as dictated by the needs of the business
• Lifting - Ability to move or lift 50 lbs frequently moves various equipment into and out of their assigned racks
• Willingness to view and support television signals that include adult content without objections
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and reach to heights of up to 7 feet
• Other duties as assigned

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $63,150.00/Year - $90,000.00/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: 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. 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.