Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff

AT&T•Dallas, TX

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 AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections. AT&T is looking for a Sr Special Member of Technical Staff on our Network Analytics and Automation team based in Dallas, TX. In this role, you’ll model and prototype analytics & automation solutions that enhance network efficiency, reduce operational costs, and power the analytics engine for new service offerings. You bring experience in cloud compute, data science and AI systems, and next-generation wireless access and mobility network management. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams, vendors, and partners to drive automation and innovation by creating AI rApps and developing GenAI network diagnostics and enabling service assurance of VoNR, Turbo, SA/slicing, etc. What you’ll do: Modeling and Prototyping Analytics & Automation Solutions: This involves conceptualizing, developing, and refining machine learning models tailored for analytics and automation within the network infrastructure. It requires a hands-on approach to data analysis, model development, and iterative testing to ensure the solutions are efficient and effective. Prototyping is a crucial step here, as it allows for testing concepts in a controlled environment before full-scale deployment. Cloud Compute, Data Science, and AI Systems: Working with cloud computing platforms to deploy and manage analytics and AI systems is a key part of the day. This involves setting up cloud-based environments for data processing and machine learning workloads, optimizing resource usage to balance cost and performance, and ensuring data security and compliance. The role also requires staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in data science and AI technologies to enhance the analytics capabilities continuously. Next Generation Wireless Access and Mobility Network Management: This aspect focuses on integrating the latest wireless access technologies (such as 5G and Open RAN) with mobility network management practices. Tasks include monitoring network performance, identifying areas for improvement in coverage and capacity, and leveraging AI and ML insights for strategic decision-making. Understanding the technical specifications and operational challenges of next-generation wireless technologies is crucial to effectively manage and optimize the network.

Requirements

Expertise in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence: Proficiency in data analytics, machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) methodologies, with the ability to apply these techniques to improve network performance, automate processes, and enhance security measures.
Cloud Computing and Virtualization Skills: Strong background in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) with an emphasis on deploying and managing scalable, high-availability systems. Understanding of virtualization technologies and container orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) that support cloud-native applications and services.
Modeling and Prototyping for Analytics & Automation Solutions: Ability to model and prototype solutions that leverage analytics and automation to solve complex problems, improve network efficiency, and enhance user experiences. Skills in software development languages and frameworks suitable for rapid prototyping and development of analytics and automation solutions.
Problem-Solving and Innovation: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address coverage and capacity issues, spectrum optimization, and customer complaint troubleshooting. Creativity in applying AI and ML for developing innovative solutions such as automated rAPPs and GenAI co-pilots for network management and customer support.

Nice To Haves

2+ years relevant experience
Experience with AI-embedded analytics and ML models for product launches
Experience with GenAI applications
Communication skills for effectively articulating technical challenges and solutions to stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data science, or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

Modeling and Prototyping Analytics & Automation Solutions
Cloud Compute, Data Science, and AI Systems
Next Generation Wireless Access and Mobility Network Management

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.