Senior Software Quality Engineer

Company SummaryEchoStar 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 SummaryBeyond connecting customers to their favorite entertainment, our Video Services team delivers an award-winning TV experience to millions of customers across DISH TV and Sling TV platforms. Our dynamic teams are unwavering in our commitment to continuous innovation, ensuring the evolution of products and the constant enhancement of the overall customer experience.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesCandidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.Commercial B2B streaming platforms, APIs, and enterprise backend systems face complex challenges around quality engineering, scalability, and system reliability. Addressing these needs requires hands-on automation scripting, performance testing, OS-level Linux troubleshooting, and deep IP networking analysis to ensure flawless video delivery across environments such as Hospitality, Healthcare, MDUs, and Commercial Venues. This role drives product excellence by embedding modern AI tools to optimize test scenario authoring, synthetic load generation, and root-cause defect analysis. Ultimately, these efforts safeguard high availability, validate custom end-to-end features, and uphold backend data integrity across critical B2B commercial portfolios.What Success Looks Like (Objectives):Design, write, and maintain automated test scripts within CI/CD pipelines while executing stress and load testing across video player components to preemptively resolve system bottlenecksPerform deep Linux troubleshooting, inspect system logs, and debug complex IP network traffic—including TCP/IP, UDP, VLANs, and Wi-Fi routing—to ensure seamless video delivery across commercial hardwareLeverage modern AI tools to accelerate test scenario authoring, generate synthetic load data, and streamline root-cause defect analysisValidate end-to-end data integrity across backend microservices, billing systems, and Salesforce integrations to protect enterprise functionalityManage the full defect tracking lifecycle in JIRA by categorizing and prioritizing issues in close coordination with development teams to ensure rapid resolutionSkills, Experience and RequirementsCore Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring):Advanced expertise in test automation scripting using languages such as Python, Bash, Java, or JavaScript, along with performance testing tools like JMeter or LocustDeep command of Linux/Unix environments, including shell scripting, command-line navigation, system performance monitoring, and OS-level log parsingProven proficiency in AI literacy and application, utilizing AI-driven tools to enhance daily testing efficiency, script drafting, and automated problem-solvingRobust functional mastery of backend microservices architecture, enterprise software QA methodologies, and RESTful API validation such as Postman and SwaggerCapability in IP networking protocols and network capture analysis using tools like Wireshark, Charles Proxy, and Android Studio/ADBAdditional Qualifications:Experience in B2B commercial setups, including Hospitality, Senior Living, MDUs, or Public VenuesFamiliarity with commercial RF distribution, Coax setup, MoCA networking, or headend systems such as SMARTBOXPractical knowledge of DevOps automation workflows using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CIBackground testing enterprise billing microservices or Salesforce integrationsMinimum Requirements:Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical fieldMinimum Experience: 4-8 years of experience in Software QA Engineering focusing on automation, performance, and system-level testingRequired Technical Skills: Must have at least 5 years of experience with:Automated test scripting (Python, Bash, Java, or JavaScript)Linux system troubleshooting, log analysis, and shell scriptingVisa sponsorship not available for this roleSalary RangesCompensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/Year BenefitsWe 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 click.appcast.io 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.Click the links to access the following statements: EEO Policy Statement, Pay Transparency, EEOC Know Your Rights (English/Spanish)