Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is located in the posted location(s). 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. As a Senior Specialist Member of Technical Staff, you will work hands-on with technologies that power AT&T’s next-generation mobility platforms at the forefront of 5G innovation. Our team builds, integrates, tests, and delivers the core systems that enable mobile networks to operate at massive scale. You will play a key role in ensuring these systems are reliable, secure, and ready to support millions of customers.

Responsibilities

• Execute lab validation, troubleshooting, and optimization of network systems to meet security, functionality, resiliency, and capacity requirements.
• Integrate and validate 4G and 5G SDM (Subscriber Data Management) core network functions (e.g. HSS, UDR, UDM) and supporting services to ensure seamless end-to-end operation.
• Own components and features across the lifecycle—from lab validation through deployment readiness and production support.
• Partner with vendors and cross-functional teams to troubleshoot issues, drive resolution, and improve system performance.
• Support large-scale deployments, including rolling out new 5G capabilities to millions of customers in carrier-grade environments.
• Design and develop automation tools and templates for infrastructure testing, configuration, and change management.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to identify, prioritize, and resolve system issues.
• Analyze system metrics, logs, and performance data to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, tooling, and overall system quality.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with deployment and automation tools such as Git, Kubernetes, and Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and platforms such as GitHub and Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming, including shell scripting and Python.
• Working knowledge of databases (SQL or NoSQL) and data management concepts.
• Solid understanding of system and application monitoring, logging, and performance tuning.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot issues in complex, distributed environments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (as defined by federal STEM classification).

Preferred Skills

• Experience troubleshooting network protocols and systems (e.g. routing, security, firewalls, TLS/mTLS, etc).
• Familiarity with 4G/5G core architectures and service-based interfaces (SBA, REST/HTTP-based communication).
• Strong understanding of containerization, virtualization, and cloud-based infrastructure environments.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems design.
• Experience in DevOps or similar software engineering roles within large-scale production environments.

Pay

Individual starting salary within the range of $128,100–$192,100 USD annually 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 (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 (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

Schedule

• Full-time office role
• 40 hours per week

Location: Bothell, WA (20309 North Creek Parkway)