Lead Network Technology Engineer+

AT&T•Bothell, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future. 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. What you’ll do: Provide cross-functional orchestration across engineering, supply chain, finance, IT, and field operations. Act as a product owner for equipment recovery and automation features. Ensure clean vendor/tool retirements, data integration, benefit tracking, and user change management. Support program expansion for Wireline Transformation and Decommissioning, Open RAN, and new asset recovery work streams (Resale, Reuse, and Recycle/SMELT). Safeguard network asset recovery targets from delays and under-delivery. Protect core savings, recurring cost avoidance, and system-retirement milestones. What you’ll need: AT&T is seeking a highly skilled Lead Network Technology Engineer to join our team and provide program guidance and oversight within network transformation team and partner organizations for automation development and implementation. This position requires strong network knowledge and expertise in inventory data modeling and pipelines. The successful candidate will have experience writing automation requirements for Center of Excellence developers and a deep understanding of existing network engineering workflows, support systems, and equipment inventory made available through Network Decommissioning and Wireline Transformation initiatives. This role is essential in safeguarding AT&T's strategic goals related to equipment recovery and cost savings, ensuring timely and effective delivery of automation features. Provide program guidance and oversight for automation development and implementation. Ensure the achievement of the network equipment and card recovery targets and protect core savings.

Requirements

5+ years’ related experience.
Certification is required in some areas.
Strong network knowledge and expertise with inventory data models and pipelines.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Experience with defining user requirements for software automation developers.
Strong understanding of wireline and wirelines transport network architectures (DS0-OC192, SONET, Ethernet)
Strong understanding of TDM voice switching systems (DMS, 4ESS, 5ESS, STP) and supporting OSS’s
Experience working within Cienna and Cisco equipment used in Mobility and Wireline switching.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with data analytics platforms (Databricks, Snowflake, Palantir Foundry)
Experience in vendor/tool retirements and data integration.
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide cross-functional orchestration across engineering, supply chain, finance, IT, and field operations.
Act as a product owner for equipment recovery and automation features.
Ensure clean vendor/tool retirements, data integration, benefit tracking, and user change management.
Support program expansion for Wireline Transformation and Decommissioning, Open RAN, and new asset recovery work streams (Resale, Reuse, and Recycle/SMELT).
Safeguard network asset recovery targets from delays and under-delivery.
Protect core savings, recurring cost avoidance, and system-retirement milestones.
Provide program guidance and oversight for automation development and implementation.
Ensure the achievement of the network equipment and card recovery targets and protect core savings.

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