Principal Member of Technical Staff

About the role

The Principal Member of Technical Staff is part of a technical career program focused on new and emerging technologies. Participants apply advanced engineering and scientific expertise to architect, design, and develop innovative solutions in a research and development environment, driving high‑value technology initiatives from inception to implementation and influencing executive decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead critical, high‑impact projects and design/implement innovative business strategies.
• Provide strategic technical leadership and serve as subject‑matter expert during continuous integration/continuous deployment cycles.
• Drive research and development initiatives, integrate emerging technologies, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align technical solutions with business needs.
• Manage complex projects from inception to implementation while fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Mentor and assist colleagues with challenging technical issues.
• Conduct quantitative, algorithmic, and theory‑based analysis for business challenges, including data extraction, data mining, data visualization, network design and optimization, market and financial analysis, operations research, and decision‑support systems.
• Apply expertise in product/technology development, systems/platform architecture, hardware/software engineering, QA certification, cybersecurity, and Open Radio Access Network (ORAN).

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related professional experience.
• Education:
  • PhD in an approved field with a minimum of 4 years relevant experience, or
  • Master’s degree in an approved field with a minimum of 6 years relevant experience, or
  • Bachelor’s degree in an approved field with a minimum of 8 years relevant experience.
• No supervisory responsibilities required.

Compensation

Annual salary range: $189,200.00 – $283,800.00 USD. Individual starting salary may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid time off and holidays (at least 23 vacation days and 9 company‑designated holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Additional sick leave beyond statutory requirements (unprotected)
• 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 % on eligible AT&T mobility plans, accessories, internet (including fiber where available), and phone services

Schedule

• Weekly hours: 40
• Time type: Regular

Location & work requirements

Based in Plano, Texas. Requires a minimum of five (5) on‑site days per week. No relocation assistance is offered. AT&T will not sponsor applicants now or in the future.