Lead Member of Technical Staff

Location: 3400 W Plano Pkwy., Plano, TX 75075

About the role

Apply advanced engineering and scientific expertise to architect, design, and develop innovative technologies and solutions in a Research and Development environment. Drive R&D initiatives, integrate emerging technologies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with business needs. Develop and implement scalable, robust systems that support organizational goals and serve as a subject-matter expert during the CI/CD cycle in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive IoT automation within an Over-The-Air (OTA) test environment.
• Design and implement automated testing workflows and tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of residential gateways (RGs) and Wi-Fi extenders across multiple products and software releases.
• Ensure devices function seamlessly within AT&T’s broadband network ecosystem.
• Identify performance issues early to guarantee product reliability and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze Wi-Fi performance data to determine compliance with expected standards and implement optimizations.
• Document issues found during testing, including supporting data and analysis, to ensure proper tracking and resolution.
• Engage in collaborative problem-solving across teams to resolve bugs and maintain product quality.
• Provide technical support to internal teams by analyzing device logs to identify root causes of issues.
• Develop ad hoc test cases to address new challenges and ensure agility in problem-solving.
• Utilize programming languages (Java, Python) and mobile app automation frameworks (Appium, BDD, Cucumber) to develop and execute test cases efficiently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Information Technology.
• 4 years of experience in a role analyzing Wi-Fi performance, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and ensuring product compliance with industry benchmarks.
• 4 years of experience executing and developing testing strategies for Wi-Fi devices, including residential gateways and extenders.
• 4 years of experience conducting precise testing, performance analysis, and debugging of networking systems.
• Experience developing test cases, automating workflows, and supporting IoT device integration using Java and Python.
• Experience testing mobile apps related to Wi-Fi devices using Appium, XCUITest, and UIAutomator2.
• Proficiency in IP networking concepts to troubleshoot communication issues and analyze logs for root-cause identification.

Skills

• Java
• Python
• Appium
• BDD
• Cucumber
• XCUITest
• UIAutomator2
• IP Networking
• IoT Automation
• Wi-Fi Performance Analysis
• Debugging and Troubleshooting

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid time off and holidays (minimum 23 days of vacation and 9 company-designated holidays annually)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Additional sick leave (unprotected, beyond state/local requirements)
• Adoption reimbursement
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 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 eligible AT&T mobility plans, accessories, internet, and phone services)

Pay

$193,325 – $270,400 yearly

Schedule

• 40 hours per week
• Regular time type