Lead Member of Technical Staff
Middletown, New Jersey
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.
What You’ll Do:
The Lead Member of Technical Staff - Network Infrastructure Engineer will perform design and validation of network architectures for AT&T Switched Ethernet, Cell-site backhaul, and Fiber broadband service. The Network Infrastructure Engineer will evaluate packet network platform technology, recommend long term platform evolution, write detailed plans describing functionality and interworking needed, and work with suppliers to ensure products meet AT&T’s future network needs.
The position will also track important developments and new technologies among networking platforms and sub-system suppliers, with specific focus on Open disaggregate network equipment, as well as develop and author network design requirements, configurations and engineering rules documents.
In addition, the Network Infrastructure Engineer will collaborate with a cross-organizational team and suppliers to define and develop feature requirements for AT&T’s next-generation flexible, SDN-controlled packet networks and work with network operation partners to support their current and future needs.
What You’ll Need:
- Leaf-Spine network architecture, ethernet, routing protocols, and systems architecture.
- Packet-optical technology, software-defined networks (SDNs), YANG models and APIs.
- Open source networking hardware and software models. AIOps and Agentic AI.
- Routing and Switching equipment (e.g. Juniper, Ciena, Arista, Cisco, Nokia). Extensive knowledge of routing and switching protocols OSPF, BGP, MPLS, IS-IS.
- Strong communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills
- Effective leadership and teamwork skills working with cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Bring:
- A minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience; ideally with telecommunications or technology company.
- Demonstrated ability solving complex engineering problems.
- Business acumen and aptitude to understand the key industry drivers.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering against tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and intellectual curiosity.
Our Lead Member of Technical Staff, earns between $171,600-$257,400 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.
#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-
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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:NJ:Middletown / S Laurel Ave - Bldg A:200 S Laurel Ave Bldg ASalary Range:
$171,600.00 - $257,400.00It 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-81026 Date posted 09/03/2025
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