SENIOR CORE INTERCONNECT ENGINEER

Company SummaryDISH, 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 SummaryOur Wireless Technology organization is at the forefront of transforming connectivity for the future. We're pioneering the development of the nation's first virtualized, standalone 5G wireless network from the ground up. This network represents the cornerstone of a truly connected world, unbound by the constraints of the past and adaptable to meet the diverse and evolving needs of our rapidly changing society, economy and technology landscape.Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesDISH Wireless seeks a Senior level Interconnect/Peering Engineer with deep expertise in global and local Internet and voice routing. This role demands a strong grasp of peering agreements, 3rd party services, DNS, IP addressing, and BGP to ensure efficient processing of DISH mobile data traffic, which is set to increase with the rollout of our 5G network. Candidates should be adept at adapting connectivity options to evolving traffic patterns and be familiar with network operators and service provider processes. As a Senior level Engineer you will be mentoring and guiding junior engineers, providing development and feedback on their skills. Leading key projects at a technical and administrative level. Allocate resources and monitoring team performance.Key Responsibilities:Developing peering, IP transit, and interconnection requirements for the 5G networkTroubleshooting and analyzing Voice calls traffic based on Call Detail Records (CDRs)Creating business cases for traffic flow adjustments to 3rd parties and assessing their impactManaging data traffic flows and recommending network changes as neededEnsuring reliability, security, and redundancy requirements are metContributing to innovations and sharing knowledge across teamsDefining and managing performance through SLAs and KPIsCross Collaboration with other internal teams including NOC providing technical job aids and knowledge transferThis position plays a crucial role in designing and optimizing data and voice interconnection, potentially involving equipment specification and API integration to deliver top-tier services for DISH customers.Skills, Experience and RequirementsEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Math, Finance, or Engineering5+ years of experience in Internet/Telecommunications networksSkills and Qualifications:Extensive SIP protocol experience: call flows, configuration, and root cause analysis experience (Session Initiation Protocol)Strong experience with VoIP technologies (Voice over Internet Protocol) and Call Detail Records (CDRs)Experience with Voice Traffic capacity managementMust have a strong understanding of Wireless Core and IMS with a focus in InterconnectAbility to correlate telemetry, establish benchmarks, and provide insights to transform network operations into a highly proactive modelFamiliarity with optical networking and interfaces, including writing detailed technical specifications.Capacity to manage multiple commitments simultaneouslyUnderstanding of traffic engineering, Internet access services, and Ethernet services, including how throughput and performance metrics are obtained, processed, and storedKnowledge of telecom industry partners and servicesPerformance Management: Monitoring team performance, providing feedback and recommending promotions or other personnel actions.Leadership qualities, mentor and vision.#LI-CS6Salary RangesCompensation: $96,250.00/Year - $158,125.00/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: 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. Job type: FULL TIMECategories: Engineering