This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

As a Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff, you will be part of the team that drives advancement of next-generation technologies and platforms, primarily impacting AT&T network infrastructure initiatives. Contribute to the research, development, and implementation of innovative technologies in support of AT&T's mission to connect people and businesses worldwide. This role will contribute to transform the Metro Access and Broadband Network into AI-driven infrastructure enabling connectivity services for enterprise and consumer.

What you’ll do:

• Analyze, design, and implement solutions for projects of high complexity, requiring in-depth evaluation of intangible factors.
• Programmable network orchestration, AIOps, Digital-network simulation & driving use of Gen-AI.
• Develop network architecture requirements, platform configurations standards, validation test, OSS/BSS integration requirements, FFA & Rollout.
• Vendor Management, Proof of concept, Technology evaluation[s].
• Project Management, Budgeting, resource allocation.
• Technical planning, collaboration across teams and provide hands-on technical support.

What you’ll need:

• Intellectual curiosity and strong attention to detail.
• Analytical skills to dissect complex data network issues to problem-solve.
• Excellent understanding of data networking technologies including Ethernet, IP Routing,  Virtualization (KVM, OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Good knowledge of Software-defined networks (SDNs) and Data Center architecture.
• Knowledge of Gen AI tools, LLM, RAG, A2A, MCP.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

What you’ll bring:

• Preferably 1-3 years relevant software application development experience (within Technology company).
• Demonstrated ability solving complex engineering problems.
• Business acumen and aptitude to understand the key industry drivers.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and delivering against tight deadlines.
• Innovation mindset and ability to work independently.

Our Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff, earns between $128,100-$192,100 USD Annual, Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  
• 401(k) plan  
• Tuition reimbursement program  
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  
• Paid Parental Leave  
• Paid Caregiver Leave  
• Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  
• Adoption Reimbursement  
• Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance  
• Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  
• Extensive employee wellness programs  
• Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,
• AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.

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It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.