Manager II, Software Test
EchoStar, Englewood, CO, United States
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 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.
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.
This role addresses the challenge of scaling software quality within a complex, fast-paced development environment by balancing automation with strategic manual testing. The person in this position will bridge the gap between engineering objectives and product reliability, ensuring that testing processes evolve alongside modern CI/CD practices. By fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous mentorship, the manager ensures the testing organization remains a pillar of technical excellence and predictable delivery.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives)
Alignment of test strategies with organizational OKRs to ensure high-quality delivery and minimized production defects across all initiatives
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement by driving test coverage enhancements and process optimization through the application of AI-driven testing tools
Strategic leadership of the testing team to identify and mitigate technical risks early in the SDLC, significantly improving overall product stability
Development of a high-performing team through personalized coaching and mentorship that aligns individual career aspirations with departmental milestones
Clear communication of team progress and strategic roadmaps to senior leadership, ensuring all project deliverables meet strict time-to-market requirements
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring)
Comprehensive knowledge of Agile methodologies and the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to influence organizational change and prioritize complex technical tasks
Critical experience in leading and developing multi-level testing teams, including the management of other supervisors or team leads
AI Literacy and the ability to evaluate and implement emerging AI technologies to enhance testing efficiency and innovation
Exceptional collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills to unify stakeholders, engineering teams, and product managers
Advanced expertise in balancing manual exploratory testing with scalable automated testing frameworks
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
Minimum Experience:
4+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a software testing or QA environment
Required Technical Skills:
Deep understanding of automated testing tools and modern QA infrastructure
Experience with Agile project management and reporting software
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/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: 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.
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 echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com 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 (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEO%20Policy%20Statement.pdf) , Pay Transparency (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/Pay%20Transparency%20Nondescrimination%20Provision.pdf) , EEOC Know Your Rights (English (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEOC%20Know%20Your%20Rights.pdf) /Spanish (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEOC%20Know%20Your%20Rights%20%28Spanish%29.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 careers@echostar.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.
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 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.
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.
This role addresses the challenge of scaling software quality within a complex, fast-paced development environment by balancing automation with strategic manual testing. The person in this position will bridge the gap between engineering objectives and product reliability, ensuring that testing processes evolve alongside modern CI/CD practices. By fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making and continuous mentorship, the manager ensures the testing organization remains a pillar of technical excellence and predictable delivery.
What Success Looks Like (Objectives)
Alignment of test strategies with organizational OKRs to ensure high-quality delivery and minimized production defects across all initiatives
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement by driving test coverage enhancements and process optimization through the application of AI-driven testing tools
Strategic leadership of the testing team to identify and mitigate technical risks early in the SDLC, significantly improving overall product stability
Development of a high-performing team through personalized coaching and mentorship that aligns individual career aspirations with departmental milestones
Clear communication of team progress and strategic roadmaps to senior leadership, ensuring all project deliverables meet strict time-to-market requirements
Skills, Experience and Requirements
Core Skills and Competencies (What you'll bring)
Comprehensive knowledge of Agile methodologies and the end-to-end Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to influence organizational change and prioritize complex technical tasks
Critical experience in leading and developing multi-level testing teams, including the management of other supervisors or team leads
AI Literacy and the ability to evaluate and implement emerging AI technologies to enhance testing efficiency and innovation
Exceptional collaboration, negotiation, and presentation skills to unify stakeholders, engineering teams, and product managers
Advanced expertise in balancing manual exploratory testing with scalable automated testing frameworks
Minimum Requirements
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field
Minimum Experience:
4+ years of experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a software testing or QA environment
Required Technical Skills:
Deep understanding of automated testing tools and modern QA infrastructure
Experience with Agile project management and reporting software
Visa sponsorship not available for this role
Salary Ranges
Compensation: $96,250.00/Year - $137,500.00/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: 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.
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 echostar.com and jobs.echostar.com accessible to users. Please contact leaves@dish.com 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 (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEO%20Policy%20Statement.pdf) , Pay Transparency (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/Pay%20Transparency%20Nondescrimination%20Provision.pdf) , EEOC Know Your Rights (English (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEOC%20Know%20Your%20Rights.pdf) /Spanish (https://www.echostar.com/content/dam/echostar/files/EEOC%20Know%20Your%20Rights%20%28Spanish%29.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 careers@echostar.com. This contact information is for accommodation requests only; you may not use this contact information to inquire about the status of an application.