Principal Data/AI Engineering
Plano, Texas
Job Description:
REMOTE TYPE: Office Worker: In office position with work from home allowed, i.e. flex or hybrid worker
JOB LOCATION: 2900 W Plano Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075
DUTIES: Use Big Data programming languages and technology, writes code, completes programming and documentation, and performs testing and debugging of applications. Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in distributed, large-scale analytics and visualization solutions. Interact with data scientists and industry experts to understand how data needs to be converted, loaded and presented. Work in a highly agile environment. Interact with the Product Team to gather requirements, particularly for 5G technology-based features. Research latest 5G standard analysis possible impact/optimization on data collection. Conduct initial research to understand the scope of features and finalize timelines. Leverage expertise in 5G Technology and 3GPP standards to conduct detailed research. Develop High-Level Design (HLD) for Device Software, including metrics design and Package Collection Model. Provide HLD to the Mobile Engineering Team for review and reference for implementation. Assist the Product Qualifications team in drafting various control test case scenarios. Interact with external wireless testing vendors and help triage any issues during device software testing. Maintain the quality of software post-deployment in the production environment. Develop High-Level Design for KPI definitions and impact analysis. Review designs with the Analytics team and assist in issue triaging during software development. Collaborate with the Data Analytics team to prepare Summary Reports and Dashboards. Collaborate with Product, Project Management, Mobile Engineering, Product Qualifications, Analytics, and Production engineering teams to deliver BU feature.
REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Electronic Engineering and five (5) years of experience in the job offered or five (5)years of experience in a related occupation delivering 5G Technology solutions; practiced in 3GPP standard; advanced understanding of 5G system from end to end; hands-on experience with 5G protocols (NAS, RRC, MAC) and network architecture (RAN, AMF, SMF); analyzing and interpreting the last 3GPP technical documents.
Our Principal Data/AI Engineering roles earn between $182,700 - $237,400 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers.
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
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Plano, TexasIt 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-86720 Date posted 01/08/2026
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