Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff - Broadband Network Engineering
Plano, Texas
This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.
At AT&T, we’re building the next generation of broadband connectivity. As demand for AT&T Fiber and Multi-Gig services continues to expand, we’re looking for an early-career engineer who is excited to help design, develop, test, and deploy the technologies powering tomorrow’s broadband networks.
This is an opportunity to build deep technical expertise across fiber broadband, Ethernet networking, PON, optical networking, network security, and software-enabled network technologies while partnering with architects, product teams, security organizations, and leading technology suppliers.
What You'll Do:
- Design and develop broadband network architectures and solutions supporting Fiber and Multi-Gig services across consumer and business markets.
- Work with technologies including Ethernet L2/L3, Passive Optical Networks (PON), optical networking/DWDM, network security, and industry networking standards.
- Collaborate with Solution Architects, product owners, engineering teams, technology suppliers, and product marketing organizations to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Partner with AT&T Security teams to ensure architectures, designs, and features meet established network and information security requirements.
- Help drive the development and delivery of hardware and software capabilities with equipment and technology suppliers.
- Perform proof-of-concept testing, design validation, vendor-product configuration, and hands-on lab testing.
- Use programming and scripting to support data analysis, automation, testing, and prototype development.
- Translate technical requirements for suppliers and validate that delivered solutions meet AT&T's technical, operational, quality, and business expectations.
- Document complex engineering designs and clearly communicate technical concepts to engineering teams, stakeholders, and leadership.
What You'll Bring:
- A passion for broadband, fiber, networking, and emerging technologies, with a strong desire to develop deep technical expertise.
- Working knowledge of Ethernet networking and L2/L3 networking concepts.
- Exposure to areas such as PON/FTTx, network security, optical networking, DWDM, data science, or broadband access technologies.
- Programming or scripting experience with one or more languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, Node.js, Go/Golang, C, or C++.
- A hands-on engineering mindset and interest in configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and validating network technologies in a lab environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to approach complex technical challenges creatively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document technical designs and explain complex concepts clearly.
- Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering teams, product organizations, security teams, and external suppliers.
- Curiosity, initiative, and a commitment to continuous learning in a rapidly evolving technology environment.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Foundational knowledge of computer networking, Ethernet, TCP/IP, L2/L3 networking, and network security concepts.
- Ability to participate in hands-on lab testing, proof-of-concept development, and technical validation.
- Ability to communicate technical requirements and work collaboratively with internal organizations and external technology suppliers.
- Ability to work onsite five days per week at the designated work location.
- Candidates with an advanced technical degree, relevant internship/co-op experience, networking lab experience, or deeper knowledge of Ethernet, PON, security, optical networking, or data science are strongly encouraged to apply.
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:
USA:TX:Plano / W Plano Pkwy - Adm:3400 W Plano PkwySalary Range:
$128,100.00 - $192,100.00AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
Job ID R-127863 Date posted 11/11/2026
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