Principal Product Development Engineer

AT&T

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Work type: On-site
Location: Plano, TXBothell, WA
Salary: $158,200–$237,400 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 60 open roles on FindRole.

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As a Principal Product Development Engineer at AT&T in Plano, Texas, you will lead the technical development and delivery of broadband device platforms that integrate hardware, software, cloud services, security, and validation processes. You will manage cross-functional teams to drive complex programs from concept through commercialization, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives while balancing performance, quality, cost, and schedule. Key responsibilities include establishing program stage gates, managing vendor execution, and providing executive-level status reporting. The role requires expertise in Wi-Fi, 3GPP/FWA, fiber-adjacent architectures, embedded Linux/prplOS, security, telemetry, and FOTA systems, along with experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing executive decisions through data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Wi-Fi Linux FOTA 3GPP GPON XGS-PON Fixed Wireless Access Embedded Linux prplOS Cloud Integration Security Technologies Telemetry Diagnostics Broadband Device Software Platforms Kubernetes CI/CD Prometheus Grafana AWS Terraform

What you'll do

Own and execute integrated technical program plans for broadband device platforms.
Lead cross-functional workstreams in hardware, software, validation, security, manufacturing, and launch readiness.
Establish and govern program stage gates including critical reviews and testing phases.
Manage vendor execution, ensuring timely delivery of statements of work and integration activities.
Drive engineering execution through risk management, defect resolution, quality governance, and executive reporting.
Lead post-launch support and continuous product improvements using telemetry-driven insights.

What we're looking for

7+ years of experience developing broadband or wireless CPE products with end-to-end ownership.
Depth in Wi-Fi, 3GPP/FWA, fiber-adjacent architectures; embedded Linux/prplOS; security; telemetry; FOTA.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in highly matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated success managing external vendors, partners, and technical delivery programs.
Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and executive-ready documentation skills.

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