AVP-Member of Technical Staff (wireline)

AT&T

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Work type: On-site
Location: Atlanta, GABothell, WADallas, TXMiddletown, NJ
Salary: $237,800–$399,400 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.

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TL;DR · AVP-Member of Technical Staff (wireline)

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As an AVP-Member of Technical Staff at AT&T Labs, you will lead advanced engineering teams responsible for architecting and delivering global wireline network infrastructure across optical and IP/MPLS technologies. Your daily tasks include providing strategic technical leadership on complex initiatives from concept to implementation, mentoring senior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams such as product, operations, security, and OSS to deliver high-impact solutions. You will also drive the adoption of emerging technologies like AI-driven network design and automation. The role requires expertise in IP and Ethernet networking, optical networking, cloud connectivity architectures, and network security principles. Ideal candidates have a background in regulated, highly scaled environments and possess 10+ years of experience in network architecture or engineering roles, with at least 5 years in senior technical leadership positions.

Skills

IP MPLS BGP EVPN Segment_Routing OSPF ISIS QoS IPv4 IPv6 ROADM Coherent_Optics Transponders Fiber_Optic_Systems Cloud_Connectivity_Architectures Network_Security Resiliency Scalability Performance_Principles

What you'll do

Lead the architecture and design of scalable network systems across optical and IP/MPLS layers.
Provide strategic technical guidance for complex initiatives from concept to implementation.
Mentor senior engineers and foster a collaborative engineering culture.
Drive adoption of emerging technologies like AI in network design and automation.
Represent technical organization in executive-level discussions and long-term planning.

What we're looking for

Expertise in IP/MPLS, Ethernet, and optical networking technologies.
Experience designing and delivering large-scale network platforms.
Strong hands-on knowledge of cloud connectivity architectures.
Proven ability to lead technical teams and mentor senior engineers.
Background in regulated, highly scaled, or mission-critical environments preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field required.

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