Principal Member of Technical Staff
Bothell, Washington
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.
Overview:
This position is for an experienced Principal Member of Technical Staff with proven expertise in driving development and standardization of radio access network physical layer technologies and protocols in multiple domestic and international standards entities with focus in 3GPP RAN WG1 and associated industry entities.
The individual will be a member of the RAN standards team in the Network CTO organization and represent AT&T at industry technical forums (primarily 3GPP) developing radio systems and radio interfaces. 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 standards leadership related to AT&T’s 5G-Advanced/6G cellular networks.
Job Contribution/Qualifications:
- This position requires driving technical debates, consensus building, and negotiation for success both internally and externally to ensure AT&T’s RAN standardization needs are met. The individual may need to seek and hold leadership positions in relevant international organizations to foster AT&T engagement and objectives. Internally, the candidate will be responsible for fostering collaboration, communicating, and aligning with multiple internal stakeholders in various organizations.
- Job responsibilities include production and ownership of overarching standards strategies addressing the integration of radio, terminal, core networks, and services into a system view suitable for defining specific near term and long-term standards action plans. Development of technical contributions and position papers (internally and collaboratively with our vendor partners), assessment of vendor and operator marketplace positions and efforts, and authoring of technical white papers are expected functions. Development of intellectual property (patents) for AT&T is encouraged.
- A strong foundation in wireless physical layer communication theory and digital signal processing and deep understanding of 5G physical layer 3GPP specifications are key requirements. Experience in development of RAN system requirements and evaluation/analysis of new wireless technologies via modeling/simulation is necessary. Application of AI/ML techniques to solve RAN-related problems is also a desirable skill. Prior experience with standardization in 3GPP RAN or O-RAN working groups is a must.
Analysis/Problem Solving:
- Can solve complex, critical problems related to significant and unique issues at the system and unit level. Ability to use extensive standards experience and interpretative thinking, utilizing innovative methods to develop and promote standards solutions.
Communication Skills:
- Highly proficient in their ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a wide range of audiences, including development of, and partnering with other companies to develop standards proposals and contributions. Excellent people skills to garner support for company positions in standards bodies and industry alliances. Ability to promote good working relationships and develop mutually beneficial strategic standards-related alliances with other companies.
Education and Experience:
- PhD in an approved field from an approved university with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or Masters in an approved field from an approved university with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors in an approved field from an approved university with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience. Technical Career Pathway (TCP) role.
Environmental Requirements:
This position may be responsible for contributing to AT&T compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions.
Our Principal Member of Technical Staff, earns between $160,900.00 - $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:
$160,900.00 - $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-65268-3 Date posted 04/29/2025
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