AT&T · 19 hours ago
Principal System Engineering
Bothell, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $261K/yr
7+ years expAT&T is a leading communications and technology company that aims to redefine connectivity. The Principal System Engineering role involves designing and executing test plans, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring the quality and reliability of systems through comprehensive testing strategies.
CollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute test plans and strategies with external partners
Collaborate with Program Managers, Development Leads, and Architects to identify test scenarios
Implement and enhance test automation to improve coverage and regression reliability
Collaborate in the design phase to detail API flows, data requirements, and client testing plans
Coordinate testing schedules with AIMs and clients
Set up and validate QA client environments, including SOCs and Dealer Codes
Procure, create, validate, and deliver internal QA data to clients
Serve as the single point of contact for client issues, providing triage, troubleshooting, tracking, and defect history
Support sustainment and regression testing activities for AT&T and client releases
Perform environment shakeouts for over 100 APIs before major releases
Conduct daily sanity checks for 25+ APIs to ensure continuous testing support
Develop data and environment strategies addressing performance, scalability, reliability, and security
Report defects, analyze test results, and prepare test metrics and reports
Communicate progress proactively through governance calls, stand-ups, reports, and escalations
Coordinate across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to facilitate certification and production deployment
Qualification
Required
Extensive working knowledge of Connected Car Platforms, including interfaces and network components
Over 5 years of experience with complex systems integration and data architecture, including CSI, Akamai, TLG API software architecture, REST APIs, SOAP APIs, XML, Postman, and SOAP UI
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of test automation tools such as Robot Framework, Playwright, Katalon, and Appium
Additional skills in Power BI, Python, PowerShell, Jenkins, SQL, Oracle, Azure cloud basics, Selenium, and GenAI experience are also considered assets
Proficient in automation testing tools and strategies in integrated test environments
Experienced in Playwright, Robot Framework for browser automation and proficiency in Python including frameworks such as Pytest
Experience with service virtualization, API automation (REST Assured, Postman, Karate), and contract testing (Pact)
Experience in integrating automated scripts into CI/CD pipeline using Jenkins, GitHub actions, Azure DevOps
Over 8 years of hands-on software quality assurance and testing experience
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a solid understanding of application architecture
Experience writing SQL and NoSQL queries
Familiar with Agile/SCRUM and DevOps methodologies
Experience leading initiatives and mentoring team members
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple tasks effectively
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively
Strong client communication and issue resolution skills
Experience developing test strategies for external clients
Ability to analyze multiple system requirements and generate end-to-end customer-based test cases
Experience working with vendors and offshore teams during delivery
Experience as a test lead or test architect with responsibility for large-scale projects
Familiarity with defect triage and tracking tools
Preferred
Background in performance, usability, security, and scalability testing
Hands-on programming/scripting experience in Java/Python is an added advantage, but the primary essential coding skill required is Python
Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, or Math; Developer nanodegree; or equivalent experience
Typically requires 7+ years of related experience
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
AT&T is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, internet and digital television services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.04BKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2024-02-12Grant· $42.3M
2023-01-19Grant· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Legg
Chief Technology Officer
Pascal Desroches
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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