Principal Member of Technical Staff, Wireless Technology and Standards

AT&T

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Work type
On-site
Location
Middletown, NJDallas, TXBothell, WA
Salary
$189,200–$283,800 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 7, 2026

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Above market

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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 · Principal Member of Technical Staff, Wireless Technology and Standards

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 organization in 3GPP SA5 and other industry bodies 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, cloud-native management, and AI/ML-driven operations. The position requires deep expertise in 3GPP standards development, OAM, service assurance, and virtualized network functions. Candidates must possess a degree in engineering or computer science and demonstrate proficiency in technical writing, mobile core architectures, and automated networking frameworks to solve complex problems regarding the evolution of global telecommunications infrastructure and operational technologies.

What you'll do

  • Represent AT&T in 3GPP SA5 and other industry organizations to influence network management and automation standards.
  • Develop, defend, and negotiate technical positions across 3GPP, O-RAN Alliance, and TM Forum.
  • Author technical contributions, white papers, and position papers for global telecommunications standards.
  • Lead strategy for 5G Advanced and 6G operational frameworks including network slicing and AI/ML-driven operations.
  • Build consensus among operators, infrastructure vendors, and cloud providers to drive technical discussions.
  • Translate internal business and architectural requirements into industry-leading technical strategies.
  • Support patent generation and intellectual property development aligned with long-term technology goals.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Telecommunications with 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience or a PhD with 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Direct experience with 3GPP standards development, particularly within SA5.
  • Expertise in telecom management, orchestration, OAM, service assurance, and cloud-native network operations.
  • Experience developing and negotiating technical standards contributions for industry organizations like 3GPP, O-RAN Alliance, or TM Forum.
  • Strong technical writing skills to create white papers, position papers, and standards proposals.
  • Knowledge of 5G Advanced/6G evolution, network slicing, CNFs, VNFs, and AI/ML for network operations.
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally to attend standards meetings and industry events.

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