Senior Cloud RAN Automation Engineer

Company: Dish
Location: Littleton
Posted on: February 1, 2025

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 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

As a Senior Cloud Automation Engineer - ORAN Systems you will play a critical role in the design, deployment, and management of our cloud-native Open RAN mobile network. This hybrid position combines cloud engineering expertise with a deep understanding of Open RAN architecture, enabling you to bridge both domains effectively. You will leverage your skills to automate processes, optimize network performance, and support the seamless integration of cloud infrastructure with Open RAN components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee AWS-based cloud resources for Open RAN deployments
• Design and implement Open RAN architecture with seamless cloud integration
• Manage and scale Kubernetes clusters for high-performing Open RAN workloads
• Automate cloud and Open RAN deployment using tools like Airflow, Ansible, and Terraform
• Implement monitoring and automated incident response for minimal downtime
• Create and maintain technical documentation, collaborating across teams to drive innovation
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  Skills, Experience and Requirements
  
  Education and Experience:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with AWS or related cloud technologies, with a focus on automation and management
    
    Skills and Qualifications:
    
    
    • Good understanding of Open RAN architecture, including RAN CU and DU deployments
    • Extensive hands-on experience managing Kubernetes clusters and deploying microservices
    • Proficient in networking concepts relevant to Kubernetes and Open RAN (e.g., ingress controllers, service meshes)
    • Strong problem-solving skills with a collaborative approach to team challenges
    • Excellent communication skills for documenting requirements and facilitating discussions with stakeholders
    • Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes tools (Helm, Prometheus) for managing and automating operations
      
      Salary Ranges
      
      Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $150,125.00/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. 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.

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