Software Engineer I

Company Summary
EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We'll launch your career and empower you to change lives.
Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.
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
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.
As a Software Engineer with a focus on AI and Cloud, you will bridge the gap between traditional robust microservices and emerging Agentic AI frameworks . You will design, implement and deploy robust solutions that serve as the backbone for autonomous entities, enabling them to interact seamlessly with enterprise data and external interfaces.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable software solutions that integrate Generative AI models and Agentic AI frameworks into existing business workflows
• Build AWS-based Lambda functions and microservices to support diverse business use cases, including the deployment of MCP Servers for AI tool-calling
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into efficient, secure, and AI-enhanced technical solutions
• Write clean, maintainable code; conduct thorough unit and integration testing specifically for non-deterministic AI outputs and standard API performance
• Provide ongoing support and enhancements for existing systems, implementing upgrades to optimize stability, scalability, and LLM (Large Language Model) orchestration
• Actively contribute to Agile ceremonies, mentor team members on AI best practices, and promote knowledge sharing regarding emerging automation trends

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Skills and Qualifications :

• Proficiency in Java, Python, or a similar backend language
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming and RESTful API design is essential
• Familiarity with cloud-native concepts, including serverless compute, containerization, and basic deployment orchestration
• Academic or project-based experience with Generative AI (e.g., prompt engineering or working with model APIs)
• Conceptual understanding of Agentic AI, specifically how autonomous systems execute tasks and interact with external data
• Interest in AI orchestration frameworks and the protocols that govern model-driven decision engines
• Understanding of relational and non-relational databases, the command-line environment, and modern unit/integration testing frameworks
• Strong analytical mindset and the ability to articulate technical challenges clearly to both technical and non-technical peers

Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $72,400.00/Year - $103,400.00/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.
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.
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