AVP-Member of Technical Staff (wireline)

AT&T

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Work type: On-site
Location: Bothell, WAAtlanta, GADallas, 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, mentoring senior engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive high-impact solutions. You will also champion the adoption of emerging technologies like AI-driven design and automation to enhance efficiency and innovation. The role requires expertise in IP/Ethernet networking, optical systems, and cloud connectivity architectures, as well as a strong understanding of network security and scalability principles. With 10+ years of experience in network architecture and 5+ years in senior technical leadership roles, you will bring proven ability to influence across organizations and work effectively with hardware and software vendors in highly regulated environments.

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 large-scale distributed 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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