Is EchoStar a good company to work for as a Software Developer?

Software Developer professionals working at EchoStar have rated their employer with 1.9 out of 5 stars in 26 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of EchoStar employees being 2.9 out of 5 stars. Search open Software Developer Jobs at EchoStar now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Software Developer interview questions at EchoStar .

Does EchoStar pay Software Developer employees well?

Software Developer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at EchoStar with 1.7 out of 5 stars based on 26 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 45.5% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Software Developer salaries at EchoStar.

How happy are Software Developer professionals working at EchoStar?

0% of Software Developer employees at EchoStar would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 56% in the past 12 months. Software Developer professionals have also rated EchoStar with a 3.7 rating for work-life-balance, 3.8 rating for diversity and inclusion, 1.5 rating for culture and values and 1.1 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at EchoStar?

Software Engineer (26) , Senior Software Engineer (21) , Engineer (17) , Engineer II (9) , Program Manager (8) , Senior Engineer (8) , Customer Service Representative (7) , Engineer I (7) , Manager (7) , Engineering Intern (6) , Software Engineer I (6) , Business Analyst (5) , Project Manager (5) , Senior Manager (5) , Software Test Engineer (5)

What are the pros of working at EchoStar according to real employee reviews?

"I've worked with a lot of really good people at this company and there are a lot of very smart and skilled individuals." ((in 51 reviews)); "If you are looking for a 9 to 5 job and want a good work/life balance." ((in 22 reviews)); "Team is great and a bunch of hard" ((in 21 reviews)); "Coworkers were friendly and I got to go to different locations." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good opportunities for Jr. developers" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at EchoStar according to real employee reviews?

"Outdated hr policies, poor benefits and almost zero perks." ((in 66 reviews)); "Charlie in his Micro Management mentality does not trust any of his employess to make the right decisions." ((in 54 reviews)); "Pay is low and Health Care is not much to be desired." ((in 27 reviews)); "If you don't start at a good salary you are screwed for many years to come." ((in 20 reviews)); "Listen to those who have experienced this toxic culture and RUNNNNNN!" ((in 14 reviews))

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EchoStar Software Developer reviews

1.9

0% would recommend to a friend

(26 total reviews)

Charlie Ergen

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Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

2.1

Senior management

1.7

Compensation and benefits

1.5

Culture & values

1.1

Career opportunities

Software Developer employees have rated EchoStar with 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 26 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Software Developer professionals have a poor working experience there. EchoStar is rated 47% below average by Software Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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26 reviews

1.0

Dec 13, 2025

Mass layoffs this year

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Diversified, reseanoable compensation, good work/life balance.

Cons

Change in business direction and lots of uncertainty, mass layoffs recently, poor serverance package. Low moral.

EchoStar Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective with us. It is encouraging to hear that you valued our commitment to diversity, the competitive compensation, and the work-life balance we strive to provide our team members. We take great pride in these aspects of our culture. We also recognize the challenges and the atmosphere of uncertainty that recent organizational changes and workforce reductions have created. Please know that we take the morale of our team seriously and are dedicated to navigating these transitions with as much stability as possible. We are committed to learning from this feedback as we focus on fostering a more secure and positive environment for everyone moving forward. Thank you again for your feedback.

3.0

Feb 18, 2025

Good

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

So many news things to learn.

Cons

Benefits are not that good.

EchoStar Response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We're glad to hear you find the learning opportunities valuable. We also appreciate your feedback regarding our benefits as we are continuously evaluating our offerings to ensure they are competitive and fair.

2.0

Feb 7, 2025

Less that OK

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

there is no set time to get to the office and as long as you work your 8 hours, you can leave at any time you want

Cons

No salary raises nor promotions. Benefits are not that great. Not a lot of room for growth

EchoStar Response

Thank you for taking time to share your feedback! We are happy to hear that you appreciate the work-life balance! We understand that compensation and benefits are crucial aspects of employment and we will continue to strive to offer a competitive benefits structure. We wish you continued success in your role with EchoStar!

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