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
We are seeking an Architect II to join our team. This distinguished technical leader will be responsible for the overall architectural vision and strategy for the entire organization. You will operate at the highest level, influencing technology decisions and serving as a primary technical liaison with business leaders and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define the multi-year technology roadmap for the organization, leveraging AI agents to redefine wireless services and enable autonomous operations
- Provide leadership and technical vision for the entire engineering organization
- Evaluate and champion the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to maintain a competitive advantage
- Ensure the technical architecture aligns with the company's business goals and strategic vision
- Serve as a primary technical liaison with business leaders, product management, and other stakeholders
- Lead the design of complex, large-scale systems and guide teams through implementation
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education & Experience:
- MS in Computer Science or Equivalent
- 15+ years of experience in software architecture, with a focus on enterprise-scale systems
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven track record of defining and implementing successful architectural strategies that drive business outcomes
- Deep and broad knowledge of technology stacks, including AI, cloud computing, enterprise integration, and microservices
- Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels of the organization
- Experience in the telecommunications industry is highly desirable
- Deep knowledge of CAMARA standards, open network APIs, and telecom integration best practices
- Experience with AI/ML model integration and fine-tuning (e.g., LLMs, predictive models, NLP models)
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
Progression: This is a senior-level technical leadership position with no direct progression path within the individual contributor track. Advancement would typically involve moving into a Director-level management role or a specialized Principal Architect role with a narrower, deeper technical focus.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/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.
