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Principal Virtualization Engineer

AT DISH
DISH

Principal Virtualization Engineer

Littleton, CO

CO Salary Range: USD 127,050.00 - 208,725.00 per year

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.

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Job Duties and Responsibilities

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

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
Salary Ranges

Compensation: $127,050.00/Year - $208,725.00/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: 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.

Client-provided location(s): Littleton, CO, USA
Job ID: Dish-89970
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • FSA
    • Life Insurance
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Profit Sharing
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Lunch and Learns