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AT&T · 21 hours ago

Principal Data/AI Engineering

positionPlano, Texas
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$183K/yr - $237K/yr
date5+ years exp

AT&T is a telecommunications company seeking a Principal Data/AI Engineer. The role involves utilizing Big Data programming languages and technology to develop and enhance software for analytics and visualization solutions, with a focus on 5G technology and collaboration across various engineering teams.

CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
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Responsibilities

Use Big Data programming languages and technology, writes code, completes programming and documentation, and performs testing and debugging of applications
Analyze, design, program, debug and modify software enhancements and/or new products used in distributed, large-scale analytics and visualization solutions
Interact with data scientists and industry experts to understand how data needs to be converted, loaded and presented
Work in a highly agile environment
Interact with the Product Team to gather requirements, particularly for 5G technology-based features
Research latest 5G standard analysis possible impact/optimization on data collection
Conduct initial research to understand the scope of features and finalize timelines
Leverage expertise in 5G Technology and 3GPP standards to conduct detailed research
Develop High-Level Design (HLD) for Device Software, including metrics design and Package Collection Model
Provide HLD to the Mobile Engineering Team for review and reference for implementation
Assist the Product Qualifications team in drafting various control test case scenarios
Interact with external wireless testing vendors and help triage any issues during device software testing
Maintain the quality of software post-deployment in the production environment
Develop High-Level Design for KPI definitions and impact analysis
Review designs with the Analytics team and assist in issue triaging during software development
Collaborate with the Data Analytics team to prepare Summary Reports and Dashboards
Collaborate with Product, Project Management, Mobile Engineering, Product Qualifications, Analytics, and Production engineering teams to deliver BU feature

Qualification

5G Technology3GPP standards5G protocolsNetwork architectureData analysisSoftware developmentHigh-Level DesignAgile environmentCollaborationDocumentation

Required

Requires a Master's degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Electronic Engineering
five (5) years of experience in the job offered or five (5) years of experience in a related occupation delivering 5G Technology solutions
practiced in 3GPP standard
advanced understanding of 5G system from end to end
hands-on experience with 5G protocols (NAS, RRC, MAC) and network architecture (RAN, AMF, SMF)
analyzing and interpreting the last 3GPP technical documents

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

Company

AT&T

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AT&T is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, internet and digital television services.
dateFounded in 1983
location
Dallas, Texas, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.att.com/

H1B Sponsorship

AT&T has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (575)
2024 (586)
2023 (282)
2022 (450)
2021 (271)
2020 (162)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.04B
Key Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2024-02-12Grant· $42.3M
2023-01-19Grant· $2.2M

Leadership Team

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Anne Chow
Chief Executive Officer - AT&T Business
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Jeremy Legg
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