EchoStar reviews

Where to begin. Pay is far below industry. Benefits are terrible. International test standards are non-existent. Engineering - oh my god, where to begin. Smh. Let's just say it's not uncommon for developers to quit as soon as a project is set for release. You will work hard and get zero recognition for a job well done. If you make a mistake, you will be nailed for it (think "annual review"). Your chances for promotion are in direct proportion to how close you are to the decision makers. Pay raises are a complete insult (who doesn't love a 3 cents raise after busting their humor all year long?). The list goes on.

Mandatory 5 days a week 9-10 hours a day. 1 day a week at home would be cool, not asking for much. It's 2026, companies are meeting employees halfway for a better employee experience. At Echostar, you should be thankful they hired you. Bare minimum holidays off. It's New Years week and commuting to work the roads are dead, a clear sign Echostar is behind on the times. Work life balance? The worst I've had at any company I've worked for and you know what? They don't care, the CEO literally said in December "work life balance here is more work." Lumps sick pay into PTO balance(only 3 weeks a year total between PTO/sick pay). Snowed in and can't leave your house? You have to take a PTO day even though you have a work computer in your possession. Worst benefits I've ever seen at a higher price. My last 2 companies I was paying half of what I pay here for 4X the insurance.