Principal Network Technology Engineer
Dallas, 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.
AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.
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
What you’ll do:
Network Design and Architecture:
Develop detailed network designs, plan and evaluate new technologies and enhancements, ensure scalability and efficiency, and recommend network architecture and strategy.
Implementation and Configuration:
Deploy network infrastructure, develop test and implementation plans for hardware/software solutions, integrate new components, and lead design rollout to partner organizations.
Technology Evaluation:
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions for application to network systems.
Collaboration and Coordination:
Work with stakeholders and domain teams, manage vendor relationships, provide architectural expertise, and guide cross-functional teams.
Project Management:
Manage network projects, set priorities, prepare cost/benefit analyses, and use modeling and planning methodologies to develop strategic roadmaps.
Apply broad business knowledge and strategic insight surrounding emerging trends and technologies to solve complex problems and drive organizational results.
Leads critical, high-impact projects and designs/implements innovative business strategies.
Work with minimal oversight, frequently consulting senior leadership and influencing executive decisions.
Serve as a mentor and assist others with challenging issues.
Act as the SME for evolving Mobility & Wireline architectures, leading knowledge transfer. Interpret business requirements, perform network modeling, and plan cost-effective technology solutions.
Define subsystem interfaces, develop test plans, assess vendor solutions, and ensure standards compliance.
What you’ll need:
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative AI/ML expert with a strong background in networking. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to design, implement, deploy, and maintain state-of-the-art AI/ML systems that enhance the performance, resiliency, and security of AT&T's wireless and wired networks, and improve the capital and operational efficiency for the management of AT&T’s networks and services. Specifically, the candidate will work with world-class networking innovators and data scientists in creating network foundational models (NFMs) encompassing a massive and diverse set of network data from the real networks and leveraging the NFMs to push the bounds on AI/ML network applications.
What you’ll bring:
Required Experience:
7+ years of related experience
Certification is required in some areas.
Desired Education:
Bachelor’s Degree (BS/BA) in Computer Science or a technical field or equivalent experience preferred
Supervisor: No
Our Principal Network Technology Engineer, earn between $143,800 - $215,800 annually. 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
Ready to join our team? Apply today
#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Dallas, TexasSalary Range:
$143,800.00 - $215,800.00It 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-87762 Date posted 10/28/2025
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