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Lead Member of Technical Staff

Austin, Texas

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Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Lead Member of Technical Staff

REMOTE TYPE: Office Worker

JOB LOCATION: 9505 Arboretum Blvd. Austin, TX 78759

DUTIES: Responsible for creation and development of new advanced wireless concepts/technologies and evaluation of their potential for standardization and commercialization for the network in the future Research, design, plan, develop, and evaluate new and advanced network technologies. Translate requirements and strategic business objectives into final product designs. Assess network application needs and provide network modeling, prototyping, simulation testing, and consulting to clarify needs and deliver application functionality. Perform network product engineering assignments. Design, develop, document, and test network hardware, firmware, and software systems. Enhance and modify existing products and develop new products. Evaluate technologies using simulation platforms and prototype reference hardware designs as deemed necessary. Advise other organizations from the company during commercial deployment of 5G/5G-Advanced/6G networks. Work with cellular wireless systems and wireless physical layer including experience in wireless system modeling and simulation. Apply understanding of 3GPP based 4G/5G systems. Apply knowledge with RAN protocols such as LTE and 5G NR with emphasis on L1 and L2. Utilize AI/ML techniques to solve RAN problems. Research, develop, and test new technology concepts and ideas for wireless networks.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical and Computer Engineering and 1 year of experience in the job offered, or 1 year of experience in a related occupation researching, designing, planning, developing, and evaluating new and advanced network technologies; designing, developing, documenting, and testing network hardware, firmware, and software systems; working with cellular wireless systems and the wireless physical layer including experience in wireless system

modeling and simulation; applying understanding of 3GPP based 4G/5G systems; applying knowledge with RAN protocols such as LTE and 5G NR with emphasis on L1 and L2; utilizing

AI/ML techniques to solve RAN problems; researching, developing, and testing new technology concepts and ideas for wireless networks.

Our Lead Member of Technical Staff  earn between $187,144 - $229,900 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers.

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 

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Austin, Texas

It 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-67830 Date posted 07/17/2025
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