The DISH Technology team in Englewood requires an engineering leader to build and maintain high-performance software applications on next-generation Android TV set-top boxes. This role addresses critical performance bottlenecks, memory profiling, and UI responsiveness on hardware-constrained STB chipsets to ensure a seamless media playback experience. Additionally, the position drives scalable, modular application architectures while establishing modern AI-driven development workflows across the engineering organization
What Success Looks Like (Objectives):- Develop reactive, responsive TV user interfaces using Kotlin/Java, Jetpack Compose for TV, and Android Studio
- Optimize Leanback D-pad navigation, focus management, and rendering pipelines on hardware-constrained STB chipsets
- Implement real-time logging, analytics data, and field observability tools across deployed customer STBs
- Utilize AI-assisted development tools to accelerate code refactoring, improve test coverage, and streamline code reviews
- Establish engineering standards for AI-driven development workflows, unit testing, and automated CI/CD release pipelines
- Provide technical mentorship to senior and mid-level engineers while leading peer code reviews and architectural assessments
Core Skills, Competencies, and Key Experiences (What you'll bring)- Deep expertise in Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, state management, and custom TV UI focus mechanics
- Advanced capability in memory profiling, hardware resource optimization, and mitigating performance issues on STB chipsets
- Strong skills in designing and shipping large-scale, complex Android system architectures from concept to deployment
- Ability to establish CI/CD release pipelines and leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate refactoring and code coverage
- Demonstrated ability to act as an organizational technical anchor; setting engineering standards, executing architectural reviews, and establishing AI workflow adoption
- Ability to communicate complex technical trade-offs clearly to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders
Candidates must be willing to participate in at least one in-person interview.Minimum Requirements:- Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or U.S. equivalent in Computer & Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum Experience: 8+ years of professional experience as a Software developer, Software Engineer, GUI developer, or similar jobs
- Required Technical Skills: Must have at least 8+ years of experience with:
- Kotlin, Java, Jetpack Compose, GUI development, and Android Studio
- Custom TV UI focus mechanics, Leanback D-pad navigation, and Android TV development
- CI/CD pipelines, automated unit testing, and AI-assisted development tools
Visa sponsorship not available for this position
Salary RangeCompensation: $127,050.00/Year - $181,500.00/Year
About Our DepartmentOur 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.
BenefitsWe offer meaningful health perks, including flexible spending accounts, HSA, a 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, career opportunities, and a flexible time away plan. Review a benefits summary 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.
This job posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
