Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff - AI Network Automation Engineer

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.

About the role

Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.

AT&T is looking for Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff - AI Network Automation Engineer, to support Fiber Metro Platform and Infrastructure workflow development and automation, as well as broader OSS initiatives across Wireline Core and Mobility networks within Network Analytics & Automation. The roles directly support delivery of AI-enabled workflow development, test automation, and modernization initiatives across Artemis, Mobility, and Wireline platforms. These positions are critical to scaling internal engineering capability, reducing dependency on legacy systems and vendor-managed services, and accelerating delivery of Network CTO transformation commitments aligned to AT&T’s top strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong hands-on technical execution and domain expertise essential for scaling delivery across teams advancing AI-driven testing, automation, and OSS development across Wireline Core and Mobility networks.
• Support key initiatives including:
  • Fiber metro Platform and Infrastructure workflow development and test automation with trained AI templates and agents
  • OSS workflow development, integration, and automation supporting Wireline Core and Mobility network domains
  • AI-enabled modernization and migration of legacy inventory schemas and APIs for Mobility and Wireline
  • Automation of AWS Outpost workloads to meet security auditing and operational compliance requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, data science, or a related technical field.
• 0–2 years of experience in software development, network analytics, data engineering, automation, or a related technical role.
• Familiarity with one or more programming languages, such as Python, Java, or C/C++, along with a basic understanding of development tools, software lifecycle practices, and engineering workflows.
• Ability to support the development of data-driven tools and automation solutions that improve network operations efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Relevant exposure to AI/ML concepts, software engineering practices, and modern application development.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code.
• Experience building, deploying, or supporting scalable services on major cloud platforms.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving skills, and willingness to learn new technologies in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Ability to help accelerate platform, infrastructure, and OSS workflow delivery while supporting adoption of AI-enabled engineering practices aligned with network transformation programs.

Pay

Our Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff earns between $137,200–$205,800 USD annually. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

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