Specialist Product Development Engineer

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the posted location(s). No relocation is offered.

About the role

At AT&T, we are shaping the future of broadband connectivity through innovative device platforms that power fiber, fixed wireless, and converged customer experiences. As a Principal Product Development Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for transforming strategic business objectives into market-leading broadband device solutions that deliver exceptional customer experiences across consumer and enterprise markets.

You will support end-to-end technical program delivery for wireless Android and IoT device platforms spanning hardware, software, cloud integration, security, validation, manufacturing, and launch readiness. Working across product, engineering, operations, finance, care, compliance, and external partners, you will drive delivery of complex programs from concept through commercialization while balancing performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectives. You will provide technical leadership, influence executive decisions through data-driven recommendations, establish engineering standards, and mentor teams across multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Support partner coordination for Android and IoT device certification, onboarding, technical approvals, and launch readiness.
• Work with OEMs, internal engineering teams, labs, and business stakeholders to align requirements, timelines, testing scope, and deliverables.
• Track certification activities, manage risks/issues, coordinate defect triage, and help drive timely resolution through Technical Acceptance.
• Review device certification artifacts and support readiness activities across initial releases, maintenance releases, and partner submissions.
• Help improve certification workflows by identifying process gaps, supporting automation, and contributing to AI-enabled/self-service certification initiatives.
• Build technical depth in wireless device technologies, Android device software, IoT modules/devices, LTE/5G capabilities, and AT&T certification processes.

Requirements

• Foundational understanding of wireless communication concepts, including LTE/5G, Android devices, IoT modules/devices, or related mobile technologies.
• Ability to coordinate technical work across multiple stakeholders, including OEM partners, internal teams, labs, and vendors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to track issues, organize deliverables, and drive follow-up to closure.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize status, risks, issues, and decisions for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Interest in learning AT&T device certification, Technical Acceptance, partner onboarding, and wireless delivery processes.
• Familiarity with tools used for requirements, issue tracking, project coordination, or reporting, such as Jira, Azure DevOps, dashboards, or similar platforms.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in product development, product engineering, network engineering, wireless technology, IoT, Android device programs, or a related technical role.
• Experience supporting cross-functional technical delivery, certification, testing, quality readiness, or partner/vendor coordination.
• Ability to learn quickly, ask effective technical questions, and grow into a subject matter expert in device technology and certification.
• A proactive, organized, and detail-oriented approach to managing multiple priorities and timelines.
• Interest in automation, AI-enabled workflows, and process modernization that improve delivery efficiency and partner experience.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on quality, accountability, and delivering reliable devices/services for AT&T customers.

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

Pay

Individual starting salary within the range of $96,000.00 - $144,000.00 USD Annual may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Schedule

• Weekly Hours: 40
• Time Type: Regular

Location

Plano, Texas, USA or Bothell, Washington, USA (20309 North Creek Pkwy - Adm, 20309 N Creek Pkwy @ Bldg L).