Applied AI / AWS Engineer II

Dish Network Corporation; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

EchoStar is seeking an Applied AI / AWS Engineer II to join the Technology Assurance and Performance team. The role focuses on modernizing automation, integrating Generative and Agentic AI into software delivery, and improving testing workflows across globally distributed environments.

You'll build scalable AWS utilities, deploy AI tooling within QA frameworks, and collaborate with engineering teams to drive reliable, efficient software delivery in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with Python, Java, or C#.
• 3+ years AWS cloud services including Lambda, API Gateways, and S3.
• Experience API development, SQL/NoSQL databases, Git, and CI/CD tools (Jenkins or Harness).

Responsibilities

• Build scalable AWS cloud utilities using Lambda, API Gateways, and S3.
• 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.

Skills

Python

Java

C#

AWS

Generative AI

Agentic AI

CI/CD

Git

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

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

Tools

Git

Jenkins

Harness

SQL

NoSQL

REST APIs

Job description

Company Summary

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.

Department Summary

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.

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.

Software quality assurance automation requires scalable, intelligent tooling to keep pace with modern IT delivery demands. 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.

What Success Looks Like (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

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):

• 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

Additional Qualifications:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering
• Must have 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)

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Salary Ranges

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

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.

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. You may redact any information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of school/graduation from your application documents before submission and throughout our application process.

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