Contract Software Engineering Manager Jobs in Colorado

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.

Our Technology teams challenge the status quo and reimagine capabilities across industries. Whether through research and development, technology innovation or solution engineering, our team members play a vital role in connecting consumers with the products and platforms of tomorrow.

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

As the Manager, Supply Chain Engineering, you will bridge the gap between supply chain operations and high-performance technology solutions to drive business agility. This role addresses the complexity of modern logistics by architecting scalable systems that ensure inventory and warehousing efficiency across the company’s wireless business. By leading a global engineering team, you will transform complex requirements into robust technical realities that support rapid organizational growth.

• Deliver high-quality, customer-centric technology solutions through the mentorship and coaching of a global team of developers and product owners

• Drive the strategic product roadmap by establishing features and user stories that align directly with supply chain business objectives and departmental OKRs

• Modernize supply chain operations by identifying and implementing AI-driven automation and predictive analytics tools to enhance forecasting

• Foster a culture of self-organizing, cross-functional accountability to improve delivery efficiency and organizational agility using Agile/Scrum methodologies

• Manage strategic technology partnerships and vendor relationships to ensure both tactical support and future-proof infrastructure

• Interface with cross-functional IT and infrastructure teams to resolve dependencies and advocate for the development process from conception to implementation

• Comprehensive professional expertise in supply chain domains including logistics, warehousing, and inventory forecasting

• Technical proficiency in public cloud platforms (AWS, Oracle, or GCP) and the architecture of CI/CD pipelines and automation

• Demonstrable development skills in Java or Python to guide high-level engineering decisions and design reviews

• AI literacy and the ability to identify opportunities for AI innovation within supply chain workflows

• Strong analytical skills to take complex business problems and break them down into consumable, actionable work items

• Exceptional communication skills to persuade stakeholders, build trust, and inspire team members in a distributed environment

• Experience managing global or distributed technical resources

• Proven track record in a self-motivated, analytical problem-solving environment

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field

• Minimum Experience: 4+ years of Engineering Management or equivalent technical leadership experience

• Critical Experiences:

  • A proven record of successfully leading and managing technical teams

  • Hands-on experience with supply chain domain operations

• Required Technical Skills:

  • Java and/or Python

  • Public cloud platforms (AWS, Oracle, Azure, or GCP)

  • CI/CD Pipelines and automation

Visa sponsorship not available for this role

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: 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 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.
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• Comprehensive professional expertise in supply chain domains including logistics, warehousing, and inventory forecasting

• Technical proficiency in public cloud platforms (AWS, Oracle, or GCP) and the architecture of CI/CD pipelines and automation

• Demonstrable development skills in Java or Python to guide high-level engineering decisions and design reviews

• AI literacy and the ability to identify opportunities for AI innovation within supply chain workflows

• Strong analytical skills to take complex business problems and break them down into consumable, actionable work items

• Exceptional communication skills to persuade stakeholders, build trust, and inspire team members in a distributed environment

• Experience managing global or distributed technical resources

• Proven track record in a self-motivated, analytical problem-solving environment

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field

• Minimum Experience: 4+ years of Engineering Management or equivalent technical leadership experience

• Critical Experiences:

  • A proven record of successfully leading and managing technical teams

  • Hands-on experience with supply chain domain operations

• Required Technical Skills:

  • Java and/or Python

  • Public cloud platforms (AWS, Oracle, Azure, or GCP)

  • CI/CD Pipelines and automation

Visa sponsorship not available for this role