Senior Manager, Set Top Box Software Engineering

Job Description

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.

Our DISH Technology team challenges the status quo and reimagines capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play vital roles 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.

This role leads software engineering teams responsible for developing high-performance, enterprise-grade Set Top Box and Android TV applications. The position addresses complex architectural challenges, bridges onshore and offshore delivery models, and optimizes systems within embedded environments. Success relies on modernizing the software development lifecycle through agile practices, continuous integration, and AI-driven methodologies to maintain platform reliability and scalability.

What Success Looks Like (Objectives)

• Build and direct high-performing software development teams to deliver scalable enterprise solutions across Linux and Android OS platforms.

• Drive end-to-end technical execution and architectural decisions for complex Set Top Box software systems from planning to deployment.

• Integrate AI-driven SDLC methodologies and CI/CD pipelines to elevate code quality, automation, and delivery efficiency.

• Establish measurable engineering metrics and agile frameworks to ensure predictable release cycles and align team outcomes with business objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in design, product, QA, and executive management to translate functional requirements into reliable system architectures.

Skills, Experience and RequirementsCore Skills and Competencies (What you’ll bring)

• Proven engineering leadership experience directing multi-functional software teams in large-scale embedded environments.

• Deep technical expertise in Set Top Box architecture, Linux/Android OS, video streaming, and networking fundamentals.

• Strong proficiency in designing microservices, RESTful integration services, and scalable design patterns.

• AI Application fluency to evaluate and incorporate modern AI frameworks and development tools into team workflows.

• Advanced capabilities in stakeholder management, strategic problem solving, and technical mentorship across distributed onshore and offshore teams.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with front-end UI frameworks such as QT or React.

• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and API management platforms such as APIGEE Edge.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

• Minimum Experience: 10+ years of total software engineering experience, including 3+ years managing software application development teams

• Required Technical Skills:

  • Embedded software engineering with Linux and Android OS platforms

  • Set Top Box software development and architecture

  • REST-based services, microservices, and integration design

  • Agile development methodologies, CI/CD practices, and DevOps tools

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

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.

EchoStar will provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities, unless doing so poses an undue hardship on the Company, poses a direct threat of substantial harm to others, or is otherwise not required by law. EchoStar has a more detailed Accommodation Policy that applies to employees. EchoStar endeavors to make echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact View email address on ziprecruiter.com if you would like to discuss the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; do not use this contact information to inquire about the status of applications.

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