This role pays more than
74%
of similar roles. Most pay
$170,000–$241,750
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$236k
versus about
$206k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
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About AT&T
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.
AT&T currently has
82 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$131,350–$230,900
across 68 roles with salary data.
Principal Member of Technical Staff (Wireless Technology and Standards) serves as a technical standards leader within the telecommunications space, focusing on mobile network operations, automation, and management. The role involves representing the company in 3GPP SA5 and other industry organizations like O-RAN Alliance and TM Forum to shape 5G Advanced and 6G networks. Key responsibilities include drafting white papers, negotiating technical positions, and building consensus among vendors and operators regarding network slicing, service assurance, and cloud-native management. The position requires expertise in 3GPP standards development, OAM, AI/ML-driven operations, and virtualized network functions. Candidates must possess deep knowledge of mobile core architectures, open APIs, and autonomous networking. This role solves critical challenges in evolving infrastructure by translating business requirements into technical roadmaps for the next generation of global telecommunications systems.