Principal Product Development Engineer
Plano, Texas
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.
Introduction
At AT&T, we are shaping the future of broadband connectivity through innovative device platforms that power fiber, fixed wireless, and converged customer experiences. As a Principal Product Development Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for transforming strategic business objectives into market-leading broadband device solutions that deliver exceptional customer experiences across consumer and enterprise markets.
Job Overview
You will lead end-to-end technical program delivery for broadband device platforms spanning hardware, software, cloud integration, security, validation, manufacturing, and launch readiness. Working across product, engineering, operations, finance, care, compliance, and external partners, you will drive delivery of complex programs from concept through commercialization while balancing performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectives. You will provide technical leadership, influence executive decisions through data-driven recommendations, establish engineering standards, and mentor teams across multiple programs.
What You’ll Do
Own integrated technical program plans including roadmap, milestones, critical path, and delivery execution for broadband device programs.
Lead cross-functional workstreams across hardware, software, validation, security, manufacturing, and launch readiness activities.
Establish and govern program stage gates including Architecture Review, Engineering Validation, Design Verification Testing, Production Validation Testing, and launch readiness reviews.
Manage vendor and partner execution, including statements of work, deliverables, schedules, change control, and integration activities.
Drive engineering execution through release planning, risk management, defect resolution, quality governance, and executive-level status reporting.
Lead launch readiness, field trial execution, post-launch support, and continuous product improvements through telemetry-driven insights.
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
7+ years of experience developing broadband or wireless CPE products with end-to-end ownership.
Depth in Wi‑Fi, 3GPP/FWA, fiber‑adjacent architectures; embedded Linux/prplOS; security; telemetry; FOTA.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives in highly matrixed organizations.
Demonstrated success managing external vendors, partners, and technical delivery programs.
Strong analytical, communication, presentation, and executive-ready documentation skills.
What You’ll Bring
Experience with broadband device architecture including hardware, software, connectivity, cloud integration, and security technologies.
Knowledge of Wi‑Fi 6/6E/7, GPON/XGS-PON, and Fixed Wireless Access technologies.
Experience with Linux-based broadband device software platforms, telemetry, diagnostics, and firmware update systems.
Familiarity with cloud-connected device ecosystems, analytics platforms, and smart-home technologies.
Strategic and hands-on leadership style with a bias toward action, customer focus, and ability to influence without authority.
Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or MBA preferred.
Our Principal Product Development Engineer, earns between $158,200-$237,400 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-
Our Principal Product Development Eng jobs earn between $158,200.00 - $237,400.00 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
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Bothell, Washington, USA:TX:Plano / W Plano Pkwy - Adm & Dat:2900 W Plano PkwySalary Range:
$158,200.00 - $237,400.00It 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-113512 Date posted 06/23/2026
Benefits
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- Paid Time Off
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- Medical and dental plans
- Discounts
- Training & Development
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