QA Engineering Manager

Company Summary
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 Sales team advocates for our products and the customers they serve. We've built a loyal customer base by selling consumers, retailers, affiliate partners, distributors and industry stakeholders on the DISH brands with authenticity. The sales department is critical to driving demand and creating strategic partnerships across the industry.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
DISH Business has experienced significant growth in the commercial market over the past few years and expects to continue growing, particularly with networking-related and Linux technologies linked to our OnStream platform. While exciting as we push new networking technologies, this adds complexity and challenges to our business. As a QA team manager, you'll be a key member of the DISH Business Product Team focused on quality assurance and test automation for a variety of new and legacy video and networking-related technologies. You do not need to be a video or a networking expert to join this growing team. Rather, we're looking for someone who is familiar with basic video, networking, and technical concepts and has the drive to learn more through diligent testing. If you like figuring out how products work in a fast paced environment, then this role is for you! leveraging this knowledge to provide test cases for a growing portfolio of products.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of test cases and automation solutions for every DISH B2B2C software release candidate
• Work closely with Software Engineering partners on test results, raising bugs including adding prioritizations, and tracking progress
• Define UAT Scope, test plan and timelines
• Prepare test environments to support upcoming testing needs and incorporate new products
• Collaborate closely with internal and external Engineering and QA teams to ensure full alignment on lab readiness, test execution, and outcomes to proactively identify and eliminate any gaps in our shared responsibilities and workflows
• Manage and provide direction to a team of software quality engineers

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or engineering; or 4+ years relevant work experience (e.g. QA/Testing experience, Linux administration, test automation)
• 2+ years QA/Testing experience
• Cisco CCNA certified or similar qualification or education strongly preferred
• 1-3 years management experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of networking and the ability to troubleshoot a network preferred
• Server Administrator experience preferred
• Android development or QA experience preferred
• Ability to learn new technologies and procedures quickly
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills especially for explaining technical concepts to users at various levels of technical proficiency
• Linux administration experience preferred
• Experience with test automation
• Experience with common programming/scripting languages; python expertise is highly preferred
• Working/testing knowledge of Broadband IP and Multicast networking
• Network experience with configuring and troubleshooting VLANs, IGMP, and TCP/IP protocols

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/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.