Staff Engineer - Software

The Staff Engineer, embedded within the Billing Development & Operations team, will be a key contributor to the continuous development and revenue operations of our Billing platforms, supporting the BoostMobile and GenMobile brands. This role demands a self-starter with a natural curiosity for new technologies, particularly in the realm of Artificial Intelligence, to drive future productivity gains. Working in close partnership with the Engineering Manager and Product Owner, the engineer will rapidly prototype capabilities focused on automating processes and enhancing the overall productivity of the domain. What Success Looks Like (Objectives) Lead the continuous development, maintenance, and optimization of high-volume billing platforms to maintain precision in revenue operations and high system availabilityArchitect and integrate artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies, such as LLMs, predictive modeling, or autonomous agents, to automate complex billing workflows and drive domain productivityPartner directly with Product Owners and Engineering Managers to rapidly prototype conceptual designs and translate business KPIs into automated, scalable technical solutionsEliminate operational friction and lifecycle bottlenecks by designing automated tools, frameworks, and multi-stage deployment pipelines for microservices and distributed systemsEstablish code quality standards, perform architectural reviews, and introduce modern engineering practices to build observable, maintainable, and secure platforms adhering to PCI compliance Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you’ll bring) Expertise in engineering high-volume billing platforms, financial systems, or transactional revenue operationsProficiency in rapid prototyping and full-lifecycle development using modern languages and frameworks such as Python, SQL, or Java; combined with strong problem-solving skillsDeep expertise in cloud-native environments (AWS/Azure/GCP), microservices architecture, API design, and distributed systems scalabilityAdvanced proficiency in database management, including SQL/NoSQL systems, transactional integrity, and security best practices such as PCI complianceMastery of delivery engineering principles to build and manage robust, multi-stage deployment pipelinesApplied expertise or advanced literacy in leveraging AI capabilities to automate business logic and streamline software engineering workflowsSelf-starter leadership and strategic decision-making skills to proactively resolve operational friction and elevate engineering standards Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview. Minimum Requirements Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical disciplineMinimum Experience: 8+ years of software engineering experienceRequired Technical Skills: Must have at least 8 years of experience with: High-volume billing systems, financial platforms, or revenue operations Cloud-native environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices architecture Transactional databases (SQL/NoSQL) and security/PCI compliance standards Salary Range Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/Year About Our Department 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. About Our Company 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. Benefits We offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary here: EchoStar 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. 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. This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and 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. 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