AVP-Member of Technical Staff (wireline)

AT&T

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Work type: On-site
Location: Atlanta, GeorgiaBothell, WashingtonDallas, TexasMiddletown, New Jersey
Salary: $237,800–$399,400 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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

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Join AT&T Labs as an AVP-Member of Technical Staff and lead advanced engineering teams responsible for architecting and delivering global wireline network infrastructure. You will provide strategic technical guidance on complex initiatives involving optical, Ethernet, and IP/MPLS technologies, ensuring they support mobile, broadband, and enterprise services. Daily tasks include mentoring senior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving the adoption of AI-driven network design to enhance efficiency. Required skills encompass expertise in IP networking, optical technology, large-scale platform delivery, cloud connectivity, and network security principles. Ideal candidates have a degree in computer science or engineering, 10+ years of network architecture experience, and 5+ years in senior technical leadership roles, with a preference for those who have worked in 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 AI-driven network design and automation technologies.
Represent technical organization in executive-level discussions and long-term planning.

What we're looking for

Expertise in IP and Ethernet networking technologies including MPLS, BGP, EVPN, Segment Routing.
Strong hands-on knowledge of optical networking technologies such as ROADM, coherent optics, transponders.
Experience designing large-scale, distributed, mission-critical network platforms.
Proven ability to influence across organizations and lead through collaboration.
10+ years of experience in network architecture or engineering roles.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
Background in regulated, highly scaled, or mission-critical environments.

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