Staff Software Engineer - Android Development

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 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.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Work on software development for Target platforms that include ReactNative for Android as well as native Android
• Collaborate with team members for problem-solving, bug fixes, new feature implementations, work planning, and code demonstrations
• Assist with team-wide validation of functional correctness, architectural compliance, and adherence to applicable industry standards
• Collaborate with other teams to coordinate changes to shared interfaces
• Collaborate with team and leaders to develop optimal technical solutions that balance the capabilities of third-party vendors, business requirements, and the team's internal goals for technical excellence
• Adhere to team standards for writing and documenting code
• Learn and follow Scrum and Agile principles and processes
• Come to work each day with an innovative mindset

Skills, Experience and Requirements
Education and Experience:

• 4+ years college degree in Computer Science / Information Technology, Master's degree is a plus or equivalent professional experience
• 8+ years of relevant experience

Skills and Qualifications:

• Software development experience and minimum 2 years of mobile apps development experience
• Familiarity with Agile Development practices
• Experience creating, optimizing, and integrating Application Programming Interface (API) calls; background in API development preferred
• Experience with popular React workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
• Experience with creating sound software architectures that work across server and mobile or set-top box platforms

Preferred Skills:

• Hands-on experience working on React Native on the front end to create Android Apps
• Thorough understanding of React Native and its core principles
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Firm grasp of the JavaScript {{and TypeScript or ClojureScript}} language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax
• Strong proficiency in Java and Kotlin
• Experience with Android NDK (C/C++) would be a plus
• Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts
• Familiarity with native build tools, like Xcode, Gradle {{Android Studio, IntelliJ}}, Visual Studio Code
• Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage
• Create Technical Requirements Documentation based on Product Requirement Documents
• Build high-level user interfaces using rapid prototyping methodologies
• Design application frameworks for use across multiple products
• Work with internal technical teams to identify and build platform elements required to support key mobile product features

Be available to work onsite out of our Foster City, CA - Englewood, CO - American Fork, UT offices.
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $110,100.00/Year - $157,300.00/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.