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Lead Product Development Engineer

Middletown, New Jersey

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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 role requires extensive experience in product development engineering with a strong emphasis on technical product management. The individual will research, strategize, plan, and oversee the development and evaluation of advanced network technologies and products, translating strategic business objectives and customer requirements into comprehensive product solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the product lifecycle from concept through development, documentation, testing, and deployment of network hardware, firmware, or software systems.
  • Lead in-depth analysis of networked application requirements to drive product strategy and development.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to model, prototype, and test network solutions ensuring alignment with application functionality and business goals.
  • Drive enhancements and modifications of existing products to meet evolving market and technical needs.
  • Serve as a technical product expert, providing guidance on AT&T technologies and ensuring product designs meet both technical standards and customer expectations.
  • Act as a liaison between engineering, business, and customer teams to clarify requirements, prioritize features, and deliver value-driven solutions.

Qualifications:

  • Strong understanding of product development processes.
  • Proven ability to translate business objectives into technical product requirements and strategies.
  • Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders at various levels.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to bridge technical and business perspectives.
  • Skilled in product lifecycle management, including planning, development, testing, and release.
  • Ability to analyze complex problems and develop innovative, practical solutions.
  • Demonstrated leadership in driving product innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Familiarity with industry standards, advanced network technologies, and emerging technologies is a plus.

Our Lead Product Development Engineer, earns between $128,400.00 - $215,800.00 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.

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-

 AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses, and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Ready to #transformdigital with us?

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$128,400.00 - $215,800.00

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-68990-3 Date posted 06/09/2025
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