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EchoStar

Staff Cloud Engineer

Plano, TX · On-site

$180K/yr

Establish and maintain development standards for complex, distributed systems, including 5G Core network functions. Set up development and code review standards for complex projects, and deploy ...

Peraton

5G DevOps Engineer

College Park, MD · On-site

Support 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network, RAN, IMS, BBU, and related network components * Build and maintain containerized and cloud-native environments using tools such as Docker ...

Peraton

5G DevOps Engineer

College Park, MD · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Support 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network, RAN, IMS, BBU, and related network components * Build and maintain containerized and cloud-native environments using tools such as Docker ...

Peraton

5G DevOps Engineer

College Park, MD

Support 4G/5G telecom testbeds, including core network, RAN, IMS, BBU, and related network components * Build and maintain containerized and cloud-native environments using tools such as Docker ...

Viasat, Inc.

5G Devices Hardware Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$128K - $169K/yr

This position focuses on 5G device/User Equipment (UE) hardware architecture and integration, distinct from 5G RAN (gNodeB/base station) or 5G Core network hardware roles. Candidates should have ...

Viasat, Inc.

5G Devices Hardware Engineer

Carlsbad, CA

$128K - $169K/yr

This position focuses on 5G device/User Equipment (UE) hardware architecture and integration, distinct from 5G RAN (gNodeB/base station) or 5G Core network hardware roles. Candidates should have ...

Viasat, Inc.

5G Devices Hardware Engineer

Carlsbad, CA

$155K - $246K/yr

This position focuses on 5G device/User Equipment (UE) hardware architecture and integration, distinct from 5G RAN (gNodeB/base station) or 5G Core network hardware roles. Candidates should have ...

Viasat, Inc.

5G Devices Hardware Engineer

Carlsbad, CA

$128K - $169K/yr

This position focuses on 5G device/User Equipment (UE) hardware architecture and integration, distinct from 5G RAN (gNodeB/base station) or 5G Core network hardware roles. Candidates should have ...

Viasat, Inc.

5G Devices Hardware Engineer

Carlsbad, CA

$128K - $169K/yr

This position focuses on 5G device/User Equipment (UE) hardware architecture and integration, distinct from 5G RAN (gNodeB/base station) or 5G Core network hardware roles. Candidates should have ...

ViaSat

Senior Software Engineer - 5G Devices

Germantown, MD · Hybrid

$123K - $163K/yr

Note - This position focuses on device/UE software architecture and is distinct from RAN (gNodeB/base station) or 5G Core network roles. Candidates should have device-side, client-side, or CPE ...

Viasat, Inc.

5G Devices Hardware Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$118K - $156K/yr

This position focuses on 5G device/User Equipment (UE) hardware architecture and integration, distinct from 5G RAN (gNodeB/base station) or 5G Core network hardware roles. Candidates should have ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for 5g core network in the United States is $48.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.78 and $62.50 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the 5G Core Network position, and why are they important?

To succeed in a 5G Core Network role, you need a strong grasp of mobile networking concepts, cloud computing, network protocols, and experience with telecom infrastructure, often backed by a degree in telecommunications or a related field. Familiarity with tools such as Wireshark, Kubernetes, Docker, and certifications like 5G Core Network Specialist or relevant vendor certifications are frequently required. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills in this position. These competencies enable professionals to efficiently deploy, troubleshoot, and optimize 5G core systems in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

What is a 5G Core Network job?

A 5G Core Network job involves designing, deploying, and managing the core components of a 5G network, which facilitate data routing, authentication, and service delivery. Professionals in this role work with cloud-native architectures, virtualization, and network slicing to ensure high performance and scalability. They also troubleshoot network issues, optimize performance, and collaborate with vendors and engineers to enhance connectivity and security.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in a 5G Core Network role?

In a 5G Core Network role, your day-to-day activities often include monitoring network performance, configuring and managing core network elements, identifying and resolving technical issues, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement new features or upgrades. You may also participate in capacity planning, security assessments, and testing to ensure high network reliability and scalability. Interaction with vendors and internal stakeholders is common to align on project requirements and ensure optimal service delivery. This hands-on, dynamic role requires staying updated on the latest industry advancements to maintain network excellence in a fast-paced environment.

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Staff Cloud Engineer

Staff Cloud Engineer

EchoStar

Plano, TX • On-site

$180K/yr

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago

EchoStar rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 69 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

53rd of 76 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

Company Summary

EchoStar builds solutions that help families and communities stay connected. We’ll launch your career and empower you to change lives.

Our brands include Boost Mobile, DISH TV, Gen Mobile, Hughes and Sling TV. We serve millions of customers with offerings ranging from satellite to streaming services and global to personal networking solutions.


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

Staff Cloud Engineer sought by DISH Wireless LLC in Plano, Texas. Validate and define the best cloud solution architecture for the Dish Wireless 5G ORAN Network. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather business and technical requirements for 5G infrastructure and services. Analyze and translate requirements into scalable, cloud-native solutions for 5G CORE computing environments. Establish and maintain development standards for complex, distributed systems, including 5G Core network functions. Set up development and code review standards for complex projects, and deploy applications. Document 5G solution architectures using clear, version-controlled diagrams and specifications. Leverage NLP and GenAl-based tools to assist in automated document generation, change logs, and troubleshooting playbooks. Define entry and exit criteria, test cases, and acceptance metrics for cloud-native 5G components and CNFs. Manage multi-region, multi-tenant Kubernetes environments (e.g., Amazon EKS) to support CNFs and cloud-native 5G functions. Automate the deployment of 5G CORE components. Enforce security best practices across 5G infrastructure. Monitor compliance with telecom and cloud
regulatory framework such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and 3GPP security standards.


Skills, Experience and Requirements

Requires Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer

Information Systems, or a closely related field plus 8 years of post-baccalaureate experience

in job offered or closely related. Also requires 5 years of work experience with/using the

following (which may have been gained concurrently):

  • Helm, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenShift, and VMware
  • Open-stack, infrastructure virtualization concepts, system management, cloud

environments, and NFV/SDN functions.

  • PaaS and PaaS level solutions, cloud storage solutions, on-prem private clouds.
  • 5G architecture and RAN concepts, Linux Kernel optimization and tuning, and

RESTvSphere, Tanzu, Jenkins, Git, Gerrit, Azure DevOps, Ansible, Terraform, Bash,

Python, Go, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, MySQL, Cassandra, OpenNESS, BMC,

IPMI, PXE boot, Selenium, Harbor, Robot, and RedFish.


Salary Ranges
Compensation: $180,000.00/Year - $180,000.00/Year
Benefits

Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background
check, which may include a drug test.


Rate of Pay: $180,000.00


Benefits information available at EchoStar Benefits.


Apply at careers.dish.com. Ref: 2026-99071 if applying externally through careers.dish.com;
Ref: 2026-99072 if applying internally. May also apply by emailing resume with (Ref:
2026-99071) to recruiting@dish.com. 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.

Qualifications:

Requires Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer

Information Systems, or a closely related field plus 8 years of post-baccalaureate experience

in job offered or closely related. Also requires 5 years of work experience with/using the

following (which may have been gained concurrently):

  • Helm, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, OpenShift, and VMware
  • Open-stack, infrastructure virtualization concepts, system management, cloud

environments, and NFV/SDN functions.

  • PaaS and PaaS level solutions, cloud storage solutions, on-prem private clouds.
  • 5G architecture and RAN concepts, Linux Kernel optimization and tuning, and

RESTvSphere, Tanzu, Jenkins, Git, Gerrit, Azure DevOps, Ansible, Terraform, Bash,

Python, Go, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, MySQL, Cassandra, OpenNESS, BMC,

IPMI, PXE boot, Selenium, Harbor, Robot, and RedFish.

Education:UNAVAILABLEEmployment Type: FULL_TIME

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