Applied AI / AWS Engineer II

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.

The Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

About the role

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session. The Applied AI / AWS Engineer II resolves bottlenecks in testing workflows by engineering automated utilities and integrating Generative and Agentic AI into software delivery practices. Operating within the Technology Assurance and Performance team, this role modernizes existing automation capabilities and bridges cloud infrastructure with core QA operations across globally distributed environments.

Objectives

• Build scalable AWS cloud utilities using Lambda, API Gateways, and S3 to automate software delivery and performance testing across application environments
• Design and deploy Generative and Agentic AI tooling within Quality Assurance frameworks to accelerate test coverage and improve fault detection efficiency
• Construct functional prototypes to validate modern technical concepts and iterate based on cross-functional stakeholder feedback
• Extend and optimize existing internal software applications to maintain high reliability and support key departmental delivery goals
• Partner with globally distributed engineering teams to integrate automated testing workflows and meet key organizational targets

Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies

• Software engineering capabilities using Python, Java, or C# to build robust API integrations and interface with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Knowledge of cloud architecture and serverless implementation on AWS, specifically utilizing AWS Lambda, API Gateways, and S3
• AI Application and Literacy skills, including practical experience implementing Generative and Agentic AI frameworks to automate technical tasks
• Comprehensive working knowledge of modern software delivery infrastructure, including version control (GIT) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Harness)
• Strong analytical problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complex tasks independently under tight deadlines
• Proven cross-functional collaboration skills with clear written and verbal technical communication capabilities across all organizational levels

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering
• At least 3 years of experience with:
  • Programming languages such as Python, Java, or C#
  • AWS cloud services including Lambda, API Gateways, and S3
  • API development, SQL/NoSQL databases, version control (GIT), and CI/CD tools (Jenkins or Harness)

Visa sponsorship not available for this role.

Additional Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Pay

Compensation: $83,160.00/Year - $118,800.00/Year. 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.

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. View all benefits.