DISH, an EchoStar Company
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Englewood, CO

Packet Core Solution Architect

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Department Summary
DISH is transforming the future of connectivity. We're doing it by building the country's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it's a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
As part of the DISH Wireless System Integration Team, this Engineer will join the team of passionate engineers with start-up spirit to deploy and debug DISH's standalone 5G network. This team focuses on the deployment of our 5G packet core powered by Nokia and Oracle. This team is an operational team working in a live production environment, utilizing CI/CD operations in order to test, debug, and deploy solutions live. This is a great opportunity for an individual to step on board a growing and financially strong start up.
Day-to-day job responsibilities:

  • Partner with the Technology Development team and vendors to design solutions of the network functions in a cloud-native environment.
  • Deploy and support core network functions across a cutting edge cloud native standalone 5G network.
  • Partner with vendor personnel at Nokia and Oracle to set up new services and features as well as upgrades.
  • Participate and Lead discussions in the investigation of innovative 5G technologies to improve the network virtualization infrastructure.
  • Possess extensive hands-on experience with the 5G Core nodes and call-flows.
  • Ensure that solutions adhere to defined standards and best practices and/or assist in the development of these standards and best practices.
  • Lead and mentor other engineers within the team to provide technical guidance and knowledge of the networks in various functional areas.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced environment, under pressure, with strict deadlines, both as an individual contributor and team player.
  • Participates in knowledge transfer, documentation and information sharing while staying abreast of new technology/technical areas.


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Skills, Experience and Requirements
A successful Principle Packet Core Engineer will have the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications or Electrical/Computer Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience working within the Wireless industry on either the carrier or vendor side of the house.
  • Vast experience in implementing, integrating, and deploying solutions in the EPC (Evolved Packet Core).
  • Hands-on experience with 5G core network design and implementation, including how 5G differs in scope and technology from previous generations.
  • Documented work experience in the following core functions: SMF / UPF / AMF / NRF / NSSF / PCF / UDM / AUSF / MME, SAEGW, SPGW, or ePDG.
  • Extensive knowledge of virtualized 3GPP Mobile Packet Core Network.
  • General working knowledge in a Cloud Native environment, with technologies such as AWS, OpenStack, VMWare, KVM or EKS.
  • Familiar with DevOps and CI/CD methodology.
  • Familiar with containers and relevant technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker or Openshift.
  • Proven work experience in 5G / CUPS / LTE.
  • General understanding of TCP/IP networking and familiarity with TCP, UDP, SCTP, GTP, RADIUS, Mobile IP, SIP, and Diameter protocols.
  • Experience with Python scripting or any other scripting language (bash, Tcl).
  • Knowledge of Protocol Analysis, Wireshark, NetScout, RADCOM or other similar tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Salary Range
Compensation: $115,500.00/Year - $189,750.00/Year
Benefits
From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website .
Candidates need to successfully complete a pre-employment screen, which may include a drug test.

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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
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Pair programming
Open office floor plan
Diversity
Documented equal pay policy
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
Hiring practices that promote diversity
We actively seek out talent from underrepresented groups, maintain pay transparency on all job descriptions and foster an inclusive environment where innovation thrives.
Diversity recruitment program
In 2023, 31% of our technology hires were women, well surpassing the national average. This figure is just one example of our broader commitment across the organization.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Office Perks
Company-sponsored happy hours
Onsite office parking
Relocation assistance
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education available during work hours
Customized development tracks

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