Senior AI/ML Architect

EchoStar

$177K — $240K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 8+ years in telecom architecture, network design, or solutions engineering
  • Experience with writing and responding to technical RFPs/RFIs
  • Hands-on expertise in network validation, lab PoCs, and troubleshooting
  • Deep knowledge of enterprise architectures and deployment models, particularly edge/cloud-native

Responsibilities

  • Lead the creation of an AI architecture strategy for digital transformation
  • Design and deploy machine learning models for network and operational analytics
  • Build frameworks for real-time data processing to enhance analytics capabilities
  • Integrate AI/ML services into OSS/BSS platforms for seamless functionality
  • Develop AI solutions for network slicing, focusing on performance and scalability
  • Establish best practices for AI model management and ethics compliance
  • Mentor junior AI/ML engineers to foster a culture of learning and collaboration

Benefits

  • Versatile health perks including flexible spending accounts and HSAs
  • 401(k) Plan with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Flexible time away plan
Full Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities

Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview, which may include a live whiteboarding or technical assessment session.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the development and implementation of an enterprise AI architecture strategy aligned with digital transformation objectives
  • Design, train, and deploy ML models for network optimization (traffic prediction, anomaly detection, self-healing) and operational analytics (predictive maintenance, fraud detection)
  • Build real-time data processing frameworks to support high-volume streaming analytics for network and customer insights
  • Integrate AI/ML services into OSS/BSS platforms, ensuring smooth interoperability and automated decision-making
  • Architect AI solutions for enterprise network slices, leveraging edge computing and cloud-native principles to drive performance and scalability
  • Establish governance and best practices for model lifecycle management, version control, explainability, and compliance with AI ethics guidelines
  • Mentor and guide junior AI ML engineers, fostering a culture of experimentation, continuous learning, and cross-functional collaboration

Skills, Experience and Requirements

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
  • 8+ years of experience in telecom architecture, network design, or solutions engineering
  • Experience in writing and responding to technical RFPs/RFIs
  • Hands-on experience with network validation, lab PoCs, and troubleshooting


Skills and Qualifications:
  • Deep expertise in enterprise architectures and edge/cloud-native deployments
  • Proficiency with AI/ML platforms (IBM - Watson, AWS - Bedrock, DataBricks, Google Vertex) and libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn) and big data tools (Kafka, Spark, Hadoop)
  • Strong understanding of network protocols, OSS/BSS systems, and real-time analytics
  • Demonstrated leadership in architecting and delivering large-scale AI programs
  • Excellent stakeholder management, verbal/written communication, and cross-team collaboration skills
  • Hands-on experience with AI-powered network tuning, network slicing, and intent-based networking preferred
  • Familiarity with advanced AI techniques-deep reinforcement learning, federated learning, and model explainability preferred
  • Knowledge of AI ethics, regulatory compliance in telecom, and data privacy frameworks preferred

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Salary Ranges

Compensation: $177,416.00/Year - $240,034.00/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.

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