Principal Member of Technical Staff
Austin, Texas
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.
Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.
This position is for an experienced Principal Member of Technical Staff to lead the design, development, and experimental evaluation of cutting-edge wireless network technologies, with a particular focus on integrated sensing and communication (ISAC), AI/ML and next-generation cellular systems such as 6G. This role involves the creation and management of advanced hardware and software testbeds to facilitate rigorous experimentation, data acquisition, and analysis that underpin AT&T’s technology leadership. The successful candidate shall be recognized by their peers as a technical leader in this area and demonstrate the ability to develop new technology solutions, co-lead projects, and provide technical leadership related to AT&T’s 5G-Advanced/6G cellular networks.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the design and implementation of wireless network testbeds and experimental frameworks centered on 6G and emerging technologies.
- Execute hands-on field experiments to validate innovative wireless applications and methodologies.
- Collaborate closely with research and systems engineering teams to analyze large-scale experimental datasets and translate findings into practical, deployable solutions.
- Represent AT&T Labs in relevant industry consortia, standards organizations, and technical forums.
- Oversee laboratory operations, including budgeting, procurement of prototyping hardware/software, and resource management.
- Mentor and guide technical staff and interns while ensuring thorough documentation of experimental procedures and lab activities.
- Development of intellectual property (patents) for AT&T is encouraged.
What You’ll Bring:
- Demonstrated expertise in wireless system integration and development, with a strong command of 3GPP-based Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies and Layer 1 (L1) protocol knowledge.
- Proven background in wireless experimentation, RF front-end design, digital signal processing, and application of AI/ML techniques.
- Proficiency in programming languages and tools including C/C++, Python, PyTorch, and MATLAB.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
What You’ll Need:
- Ability to solve complex, critical problems related to significant and unique issues at the system and unit level.
- Ability to use extensive testbed development experience and interpretative thinking, utilizing innovative methods to develop technology proofs-of-concept to help advance AT&T’s ability to ingest such technologies into the network.
- Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a range of audiences, including partnering with other companies.
- Excellent people skills and ability to promote good working relationships.
Our Principal Member of Technical Staff, earns between $180,200-$270,400.00 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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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:TX:Austin / Arboretum Blvd - Adm/lab:9505 Arboretum Blvd:Floors 1 Thru 9Salary Range:
$180,200.00 - $270,400.00It 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-88328 Date posted 12/18/2025
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