Principal Member of Technical Staff

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 are shaping the future of communications and technology that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology Experience team delivers innovative, reliable solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll create it.

The Principal Member of Technical Staff role is part of a prestigious technical career program designed for engineers dedicated to working on new and emerging technologies. This role demands a strong educational foundation, proven technical expertise, and leadership acumen to drive impactful technology solutions aligned with AT&T’s strategic vision.

Top 3 Requirements

• Educational & Experience Background: Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience paired with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related STEM fields.

• Technical Expertise: At least 6+ years of progressive experience delivering high-volume, high-transaction Java-based applications using Java, Spring framework, and REST APIs.

• Domain Knowledge: Minimum 4+ years of experience in wired broadband and/or wireless service management.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Industry Experience: Internal candidates or professionals with telecom industry experience matching the above qualifications.

• End-to-End Ownership: Demonstrated ability to lead ideas from concept through full implementation, ensuring seamless execution throughout the product lifecycle.

• Collaborative Leadership: Acts as the essential “glue” across cross-functional teams, fostering alignment, communication, and driving deliverables to completion.

• Technical & Managerial Balance: Strong engineering foundation combined with leadership insight to bridge technical execution and strategic goals effectively.

• Innovative Problem-Solver: Exhibits a “what if?” mindset, driven by curiosity and creativity to explore innovative solutions and design complex systems, such as home automation or forward-looking connectivity features.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Apply advanced engineering and scientific knowledge to architecture, design, and development in a Research & Development environment focused on emerging technologies and high-value solutions.

• Lead design and development efforts for new products, technical architectures, hardware/software engineering, security, and QA design/certification.

• Serve as a subject matter expert during continuous integration/continuous deployment cycles in production environments, focusing on complex design and engineering challenges.

• Collaborate across teams to ensure technical solutions align with business strategies and customer needs, driving innovation in broadband and wireless service domains.

Experience & Education Requirements

• PhD in an approved STEM field with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience, or

• Master’s degree in an approved STEM field with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience, or

• Bachelor’s degree in an approved STEM field with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.

Our Principal Member of Technical Staff, earns between $160,900-$241,300 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 (s