Staff Engineer

Company SummaryEchoStar 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 SummaryOur Wireless Technology team is pioneering the future of connectivity. We're developing and enhancing a unique hybrid network model—combining our advanced, cloud-native 5G core with the nationwide reach of our partners. This approach ensures our network is flexible and powerful, designed to satisfy the social, economic, and transformative needs of the changing world.Job Duties And ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities: Cloud Infrastructure Design:Architect and deploy scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions across AWSDesign and manage Kubernetes clusters (EKS) for containerized workloadsNeed hands on experience in Rolling Upgrade & Blue-Green Deployment strategies tailored to diverse workload requirementsNeed Intense experience in EKS upgrade from 1.27 to EKS 1.31DevOps Leadership:Lead the adoption and implementation of CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipelineAutomate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform, AWS CDK, or CloudFormationOptimize build, deployment, and release processes to accelerate delivery cyclesKubernetes and Containerization:Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters, ensuring performance, scalability, and reliabilityDevelop Helm charts and manage deployments using best practices for Kubernetes security and governanceTroubleshoot critical Kubernetes issues, including Pods, Networking, PVCs, and Node failuresSupport cloud-hosted systems in a 24x7 environment including troubleshooting, hotfixing, and root cause analysisMonitoring and Observability:Implement robust monitoring solutions using Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or ELK StackDevelop dashboards and alerts to ensure proactive resolution of performance and security issuesSecurity and Compliance:Enforce best practices for cloud security, IAM policies, and Kubernetes security (e.g., RBAC, PodSecurityPolicies, network policies)Ensure compliance with industry standards like GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2Collaboration and Mentorship:Partner with software development, QA, and operations teams to align infrastructure with business goalsMentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to enhance team capabilitiesAdvocate for and implement DevSecOps practices within the organizationSkills, Experience And RequirementsEducation and Experience:Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Technology10+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or related fieldsSkills And QualificationsExpertise in Kubernetes (EKS) and container orchestrationStrong experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CrossplaneAdvanced knowledge of AWS cloud ecosystemStrong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or Go)Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or DatadogPreferred SkillsKubernetes certifications (CKA, CKS, or CKAD).Cloud certifications (AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps EngineerSalary RangesCompensation: $110,100.00/Year - $180,900.00/YearBenefitsWe 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 leaves@dish.com 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)