Staff Network Engineer

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and deployment of high-performance routing and transport infrastructure supporting DISH Wireless’ nationwide 5G network
• Develop and enforce network standards, policies, and automation frameworks to ensure consistency and scalability
• Serve as an escalation point for complex BGP/MPLS/Segment Routing/EVPN troubleshooting and performance optimization
• Partner with architecture and planning teams to evaluate and integrate new technologies into production
• Oversee the activation, migration, and optimization of network devices across multiple regions and vendors
• Drive automation and telemetry initiatives, including tool development and integration with network management systems
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to mid-level network engineers and cross-functional partners
• Collaborate with vendors to influence product roadmaps, resolve escalations, and validate new features through lab testing
• Contribute to capacity planning, performance analysis, and future growth strategies for the 5G transport network

Skills And Qualifications

• Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, ISIS)
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco carrier-grade platforms
• Proven experience with network automation and orchestration tools (Python, Ansible, REST APIs, Netconf/YANG)
• Thorough understanding of transport and optical technologies (DWDM, dark fiber, 100G+ Ethernet)
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from design through deployment, with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, including presenting technical concepts to leadership

Skills And Qualifications

• Deep expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, Segment Routing, EVPN, ISIS)
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco carrier-grade platforms
• Proven experience with network automation and orchestration tools (Python, Ansible, REST APIs, Netconf/YANG)
• Thorough understanding of transport and optical technologies (DWDM, dark fiber, 100G+ Ethernet)
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects from design through deployment, with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, including presenting technical concepts to leadership

Salary Ranges

Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $180,900.00/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: EchoStar Benefits.