Principal Member Of Technical Staff (Industry Standards)

Job Overview

Job Description:

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. We're committed to those who seek to discover the undiscoverable and dare to disrupt the norm. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won't just imagine the future - you'll create it.

Key Responsibilities:

• Candidate will represent AT&T at industry technical forums (primarily 3GPP) developing new architectures for mobile systems, services and the core network.

• He/She will be working very closely with RAN teams in developing an end-to-end architecture. She/he will be a member of Standards team that seeks to advance AT&T's positions in industry technical forums and ensures AT&T's needs are met.

• The work requires driving technical debates, developing/reviewing industry contributions in new and existing technology areas, consensus building, and negotiation for success.

• As a team member the candidate will engage in development of industry standards involving cellular protocols / APIs, cellular access network architecture, interface definitions, services definition, industry trends and keeping up to date with new research such as for 6G, AI/ML, and Cloud based implementations.

• Internally, the candidate will be responsible for fostering collaboration, communicating, and aligning with multiple internal stakeholders in various organizations.

• Job responsibilities include production and ownership of overarching standards strategies addressing the integration of radio, terminal, mobile packet core network, OAM and services into a system view suitable for defining specific near term and long-term standards action plans.

• Development of technical contributions and position papers (internally and collaboratively with our vendor partners), assessment of vendor and operator marketplace positions and efforts, and authoring of technical white papers are expected functions.

• Opportunity exists (and is encouraged) for the development of intellectual property (patents) for AT&T.

Qualification/Experience:

• PhD in an approved field or Masters in an approved field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors in an approved field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of 3GPP standards and work experience with 5G Mobile Packet Core is required. Candidate will be working very closely with RAN teams as well and so understanding of RAN is highly desirable.

Travel Requirement:

• Travel including International and weekend to attend standards meetings would be a requirement for this position.

Our Principal Member of Technical Staff earn between$180,200.00 - $270,400.00USD, annually. 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

A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you'll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You'll be empowered to go above and beyond - making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you're at in your career trajectory, you'll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions. With AT&T, you'll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Bothell, Washington

Salary Range:

$180,200.00 - $270,400.00

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.

Job ID R-38779 Date posted 09/26/2024 Apply Now