Principal Member of Technical Staff
Atlanta, Georgia
Job Description:
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
At AT&T, we are shaping the future of communications and technology that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology Experience team delivers innovative, reliable solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll create it.
The Principal Member of Technical Staff role is part of a prestigious technical career program designed for engineers dedicated to working on new and emerging technologies. This role demands a strong educational foundation, proven technical expertise, and leadership acumen to drive impactful technology solutions aligned with AT&T’s strategic vision.
Top 3 Requirements
Educational & Experience Background: Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience paired with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.
Technical Expertise: At least 6+ years of progressive experience delivering high-volume, high-transaction Java-based applications using Java, Spring framework, and REST APIs.
Domain Knowledge: Minimum 4+ years of experience in wired broadband and/or wireless service management.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Industry Experience: Internal candidates or professionals with telecom industry experience matching the above qualifications.
End-to-End Ownership: Demonstrated ability to lead ideas from concept through full implementation, ensuring seamless execution throughout the product lifecycle.
Collaborative Leadership: Acts as the essential “glue” across cross-functional teams, fostering alignment, communication, and driving deliverables to completion.
Technical & Managerial Balance: Strong engineering foundation combined with leadership insight to bridge technical execution and strategic goals effectively.
Innovative Problem-Solver: Exhibits a “what if?” mindset, driven by curiosity and creativity to explore innovative solutions and design complex systems, such as home automation or forward-looking connectivity features.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
Apply advanced engineering and scientific knowledge to architecture, design, and development in a Research & Development environment focused on emerging technologies and high-value solutions.
Lead design and development efforts for new products, technical architectures, hardware/software engineering, security, and QA design/certification.
Serve as a subject matter expert during continuous integration/continuous deployment cycles in production environments, focusing on complex design and engineering challenges.
Collaborate across teams to ensure technical solutions align with business strategies and customer needs, driving innovation in broadband and wireless service domains.
Experience & Education Requirements
PhD in an approved STEM field with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience, or
Master’s degree in an approved STEM field with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience, or
Bachelor’s degree in an approved STEM field with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
Our Principal Member of Technical Staff, earns between $160,900-$241,300 USD Annual, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected.
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.
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AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses, and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Ready to #transformdigital with us?
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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:GA:Atlanta / 1025 Lenox Park Blvd Ne - Adm:1025 Lenox Park Blvd NeSalary Range:
$160,900.00 - $241,300.00It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
Job ID R-68266 Date posted 06/05/2025
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