Principal Member of Technical Staff
Dallas, Texas
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.
At AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your experience will help ensure AT&T networks are resilient, adequately serve customers, and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.
AT&T’s Guarantee requires improved network reliability. Network Transformation initiatives like Artemis and e911 TDM to IP based migrations require network reliability too. Network reliability is in our wheelhouse! DART audits our networks to identify network diversity/reliability issues that pose a risk of causing an outage. We then partner with AT&T teams responsible for building and maintaining these networks to develop effective solutions for mitigating these risks. In this role, you will collaborate closely with internal Network CTO teams, network supporting organizations, and external partners to ensure our current and future networks are built to be diverse, reliable, and resilient.
What You'll Do:
AT&T is looking for a Principal Member of Technical Staff on our Network Analytics & Automation Team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of our innovative DART platform, leveraging a diverse technology stack to support strategic company initiatives focused on network resilience. You bring experience of developing and maintaining complex systems, data analytics, transport networks, and security adherence.
- Hands on development for innovative solutions to audit networks for diversity
- Use GenAI to enhance and expand a robust Diverse Network Route Engine
- Data Analytics to assess and make transport network data consumable
- Ensure adherence to software and security standards
- Collaborate with strategic partners on Network Transformation programs
What You'll Bring:
- Experience with SQL, HTML, Power BI, Java, Spring, Hibernate framework, Oracle Database, Eclipse/Intelli J, Apache, Tomcat.
- Ability to extraction data from various data sources (Snowflake, Oracle, Palantir/DEEP).
- Use CI/CD tools and manage configurations.
- Infrastructure Support: Linux/Windows/FlexCloud (Azure configuration knowledge is a plus).
- Experience using GenAI (i.e. Agentic AI, machine learning for efficient backend analytics and processing).
- Lead system security standards adherence and remediation.
- Enthusiasm to deliver innovative solutions to make AT&T’s networks more resilient
What You’ll Need:
- 10+ years hands on development experience (using specified technologies)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or similar STEM degree
- Experience supporting AT&T systems (Infrastructure, Software, Security)
- Knowledge of AT&T Network Inventory Systems and Transport Networks
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve
Our Principal Member of Technical Staff earns between $180,200 - $270,400 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
If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Apply today!
Ready to join our team? Apply today!
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:TX:Plano / W Plano Pkwy - Adm:3400 W Plano PkwySalary Range:
$160,900.00 - $270,400.00It 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-83671-2 Date posted 09/25/2025
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