Principal RAN Performance Engineer

Company Summary
DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America's First Smart Network™.
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and Gen Mobile.
Department Summary
Surpassing network limitations of the past, our Wireless Development organization is building the country's first cloud-native, standalone 5G wireless network. This is the foundation of a connected world flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of today and the future.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
As a RAN Network Performance Principal Engineer, you will be the 5G Wireless End-to-End Service Measurement KPI Expert in DISH Wireless to interpret network performance and map with customer experience and drive DISH 5G service performance and customer experience enhancement.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will:

• Identify RAN KPIs for monitoring end-user experience, service performance, network health, capacity, and operational efficiency; develop real-time KPI dashboards and perform root cause analysis.
• Provide end-to-end troubleshooting for 5G networks, focusing on cloud-based ORAN interfaces and E2E signaling protocols, using vendor-specific logs and probing systems.
• Drive RAN performance and customer experience enhancement plans, collaborating with RF, RAN, and Core engineering teams to propose tuning actions and architectural changes.
• Guide benchmarking efforts to compare DISH Wireless network performance against the opposing networks, developing recommendations to improve customer experience.
• Utilize Big Data Analytics with Python, R, and Tableau to leverage AI/ML for operational modeling, anomaly detection, task automation, and zero-touch network performance management.
• Act as the POC for KPI requirements for new technology, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and functional teams.

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Skills, Experience and Requirements
As a successful Principal RAN Performance Engineer, you will have:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline, with 8+ years in mobile networks and deep knowledge of 5G/4G technologies.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of 5G ORAN standards, virtualization technologies, containerization, cloud-native principles, and SDN for cloud-based 5G Open RAN deployment.
• Proficiency in cloud-based orchestration, edge computing, VNFs, CNFs, and open-source cloud-native technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
• Comprehensive knowledge of RAN network performance management, optimization, and E2E call flows for voice and data calls.
• Expertise in data and VoIP network architecture, infrastructure, traffic engineering, and NMS/EMS/OSS/BSS operations.
• Strong programming and data analytics skills, with awareness of latest telecom standards (TMF, ETSI, 3GPP) and transport network performance monitoring.

Salary Ranges
Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $181,500.00/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.