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Job Title


Senior AI/ML Architect


Company : EchoStar


Location : Littleton, CO


Created : 2026-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


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 team is pioneering the future of connectivity. We're developing and enhancing a unique hybrid network modelu2014combining our advanced, cloud-native 5G core with the nationwide reach of our partners. This approach ensures our network is flexible and powerful, designed to satisfy the social, economic, and transformative needs of the changing world. 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, selfu2011healing) and operational analytics (predictive maintenance, fraud detection) + Build realu2011time data processing frameworks to support highu2011volume streaming analytics for network and customer insights + Integrate AI/ML services into OSS/BSS platforms, ensuring smooth interoperability and automated decisionu2011making + Architect AI solutions for enterprise network slices, leveraging edge computing and cloudu2011native 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 crossu2011functional collaboration Skills, Experience and Requirements Education and Experience: + Bacheloru2019s or Masteru2019s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field + 7+ 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/cloudu2011native deployments + Proficiency with AI/ML platforms (IBM - Watson, AWS - Bedrock, DataBricks, Google Vertex) and libraries (TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikitu2011learn) and big data tools (Kafka, Spark, Hadoop) + Strong understanding of network protocols, OSS/BSS systems, and realu2011time analytics + Demonstrated leadership in architecting and delivering largeu2011scale AI programs + Excellent stakeholder management, verbal/written communication, and crossu2011team collaboration skills + Handsu2011on experience with AIu2011powered network tuning, network slicing, and intentu2011based networking preferred + Familiarity with advanced AI techniquesu2014deep reinforcement learning, federated learning, and model explainability preferred + Knowledge of AI ethics, regulatory compliance in telecom, and data privacy frameworks preferred Salary Ranges Compensation: $146,108.00/Year - $207,725.00/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. 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 and accessible to users. Please contact 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 (Policy Statement.pdf) , Pay Transparency (Transparency Nondescrimination Provision.pdf) , EEOC Know Your Rights (English (Know Your Rights.pdf) /Spanish (Know Your Rights (Spanish).pdf) )We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. All qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with local, state, and federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law. At EchoStar, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact . This contact information is for accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.