Principal Virtualization Engineer - DISH

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:

Our Wireless Technology organization is transforming the future of connectivity. We’re doing it by building the country’s first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from scratch. The foundation of a connected world, it’s a network free of the limitations of the past, and flexible enough to satisfy all the social, economic and transformative needs of the changing world.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

In this role, you will: 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Guide a team to evolve Dish’s Hybrid Cloud Network and address virtualization needs.
• Define and guide the evolution of Dish’s Cloud Native Open RAN and 5G Core Cloud infrastructure.
• Influence product roadmaps of vendors like DELL, Intel, AWS, and Broadcom based on industry trends.
• Collaborate with various vendors to develop and optimize Dish’s hybrid cloud hosting.
• Drive RAN, 5G Core, and cloud vendors to adopt cloud-native practices and concepts.
• Contribute to developing industry standards for automating orchestration and life cycle management of CNFs.

Skills, Experience and Requirements:

As a successful Principal Virtualization Engineer, you will have: 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Knowledge on multiple cloud platforms including private (VMware, RedHat, etc) and public (AWS, Google, etc)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Professional experience in VMware TKG, Red Hat OpenShift, Wind River or AWS EKS. WindRiver is a plus
• Background in Linux administration
• Knowledge of Nephio and ETSI NFV architectural frameworks and associated standards
• Expertise in DevOps principles, CICD processes, and automation tools.
• Experience onboarding and life cycle management of VNFs and CNFs
• Telco product development experience
• Knowledge and experience in RAN and 5G Core domains

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.

 

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.

Salary Range:USD $127050.00 - $208725.00 / Year