• Job Description

  Req#: R-27666

  Job Description:

  This is a Member of Technical Staff role that reports into the Wireless Technology Business Unit in the Mobile Core and Network Services team. This is an entry level role where you will make substantial technical contributions to design and development of user plane architecture on LTE, 5G non-standalone (NSA), and 5G standalone (SA) mobile cores.

  A qualified applicant will be a quick learner with a solid engineering background and a sound approach to technical problem solving. Good skills working with both internal and external teams and a collaborative, Win-as-One attitude are essential.

  Job Contribution:

  In this role you will have opportunities to grow your technical and professional skill sets on the team responsible for design and development of AT&T’s mobile core user plane. Our user plane provides service for the entire AT&T mobile network on massive scale; throughput in excess of 3Tbps to over 100M subscribers. This role is hands-on with functional, interoperability, performance, capacity, and service-related design and certification activities. You will work closely with outside equipment vendors as well as with AT&T design, engineering, and operations teams.

  Skills:

  The key skills you need to be successful in this role:

  • Good writing, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Broad exposure to various technologies with a demonstrated willingness to roll up your sleeves, get your hands dirty, and learn something new.
  • Interest in massively scaled, cutting edge technologies that make a huge impact.

  Your Interests:

  Our team is comprised of self-starters who love a challenge and are not afraid to act boldly. You’re interested in:

  • Development, certification, and delivery of large, complex network architectures.
  • Evolution of tier 1 telco-grade network functionality to cloud native architectures on hyperscale cloud solutions.
  • Being on the ground floor of the buildout and evolution of 5G.
  • How technology and engineering organizations support larger business objectives.

  Experience:

  The following skills and experience are a summary of what you will use and grow in this role. Experience is helpful but not required.

  • Knowledge of IP, TCP, HTTP, QUIC, TLS, and other L2-L7 protocols.
  • Experience with Linux, virtualization, cloud-native, and hyperscale technologies. Specific experience with Openstack and/or Cloud Native (containers, Kubernetes, Azure etc.) a plus.
  • Programming and scripting languages (C, python, Perl, bash).
  • Specific experience with test equipment including Spirent, IXIA, protocol analyzers, Wireshark, etc.
  • Knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, MPLS).
  • Mobile standards (3GPP) or other experience with LTE and/or 5G, particularly mobile core, charging, policy, VoLTE, etc.

  Education Requirement:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline e.g. Computer Science, or Engineering.

  Our Sr. Specialist Member of Technical Staff earn between $122,000.00 – $183,000.00 USD, annually. 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

  A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions. With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.

  Weekly Hours:

  40

  Time Type:

  Regular

  Location:

  Bothell, Washington

  Salary Range:

  $122,000.00 - $183,000.00

  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.

• About the company

  AT&T Inc. is an American multinational conglomerate holding company, Delaware-registered but headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas.

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