Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff

AT&T•Greendale, WI

4d•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. As a Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff, you will be part of the team that drives advancement of next-generation technologies and platforms, primarily impacting AT&T network infrastructure initiatives. Contribute to the research, development, and implementation of innovative technologies in support of AT&T's mission to connect people and businesses worldwide. This role will contribute to transform the Metro Access and Broadband Network into AI-driven infrastructure enabling connectivity services for enterprise and consumer.

Requirements

Intellectual curiosity and strong attention to detail.
Analytical skills to dissect complex data network issues to problem-solve.
Excellent understanding of data networking technologies including Ethernet, IP Routing, Virtualization (KVM, OpenStack, Docker, Kubernetes).
Good knowledge of Software-defined networks (SDNs) and Data Center architecture.
Knowledge of Gen AI tools, LLM, RAG, A2A, MCP.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Preferably 1-3 years relevant software application development experience (within Technology company).
Demonstrated ability solving complex engineering problems.
Business acumen and aptitude to understand the key industry drivers.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and delivering against tight deadlines.
Innovation mindset and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

Analyze, design, and implement solutions for projects of high complexity, requiring in-depth evaluation of intangible factors.
Programmable network orchestration, AIOps, Digital-network simulation & driving use of Gen-AI.
Develop network architecture requirements, platform configurations standards, validation test, OSS/BSS integration requirements, FFA & Rollout.
Vendor Management, Proof of concept, Technology evaluation[s].
Project Management, Budgeting, resource allocation.
Technical planning, collaboration across teams and provide hands-on technical support.

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.