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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Member of Technical Staff (Wireless Technology and Standards) - **Company:** AT&T Inc. - **Location:** Dallas, TX, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $189,200.0 - $283,800.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics Applications, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Engineering, Machine Learning, Network Architecture, Network Functions Virtualization, Network Administration, Service-Oriented Architecture, Virtualization Technology, Wireless Networks, Wireless Engineering, O-RAN, Oracle Access Manager, Computer Network Operations, Cloud Platform System, Information Technology, Wireless Technologies, Open Network Automation Platform - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/518FB08822CB494382F7E4CF315A3BC9/job/ ## About the Role You are a recognized technical expert who combines deep telecommunications knowledge with the ability to influence industry direction and build consensus across diverse stakeholders. * Strong expertise in 3GPP standards development , particularly within SA5 . * Deep understanding of telecom management, orchestration, network operations, and lifecycle management. * Experience influencing standards organizations, technical forums, or industry consortiums. * Knowledge of mobile network architectures, cloud-native platforms, and virtualization technologies. * Strong technical writing and presentation skills with experience creating standards contributions and technical documentation. * Ability to negotiate complex technical issues and gain alignment across operators, vendors, and internal stakeholders. * Strategic thinking with the ability to connect business priorities to technical roadmaps. * Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills. * Passion for innovation, technology strategy, and industry leadership., * PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in: Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Telecommunications * PhD with 4+ years of relevant industry experience; OR * Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; OR * Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience. * Direct experience with 3GPP standards development . * Expertise in one or more of the following: 3GPP SA5 Telecom Management OAM Network Orchestration Service Assurance Autonomous Networks Network Automation Cloud-Native Operations Mobile Core Operations * Experience developing and negotiating technical standards contributions. * Strong understanding of: 5G Core IMS and service architectures Network Slicing Cloud-native Network Functions (CNFs) Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs) AI/ML for network operations Service exposure APIs Fault, performance, and analytics frameworks * Familiarity with: O-RAN Service Management & Orchestration (SMO) O-RAN automation frameworks TM Forum Open APIs and Autonomous Network initiatives 5G Advanced and 6G network management evolution Additional Requirements: * Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional weekend travel, to attend standards meetings and industry events. ## Description AT&T is seeking a highly technical standards leader to shape the future of mobile network operations, automation, and management within the global telecommunications ecosystem. In this role, you will represent AT&T in industry standards organizations, drive strategic influence across key technical forums, and help define the operational frameworks supporting 5G Advanced and emerging 6G networks. * Represent AT&T within 3GPP SA5 and related industry organizations, influencing the evolution of network management, orchestration, automation, service assurance, OAM, and operational architectures. * Collaborate to develop, defend, and negotiate AT&T technical positions across standards bodies including 3GPP, O-RAN Alliance, and TM Forum. * Lead standards strategy related to: Telecom management and orchestration Operations, Administration & Maintenance (OAM) Service assurance and charging management Network slicing management AI/ML-driven operations Autonomous and intent-based networking Closed-loop automation Cloud-native network management Virtualized network operations Analytics, assurance, and operational APIs 5G Advanced and 6G operational frameworks * Author technical contributions, white papers, position papers, and standards proposals. * Drive technical discussions and build consensus among operators, infrastructure vendors, cloud providers, and industry stakeholders. * Evaluate standards impacts and translate AT&T business, operational, and architectural requirements into industry-leading standards strategies. * Collaborate closely with internal teams spanning: Network Architecture Wireless Engineering Core Network Engineering Cloud & Platform Engineering Security Product Management Operations Vendor Management * Coordinate standards alignment across 3GPP working groups including SA, SA1, SA2, SA3, RAN, and CT . * Track and influence emerging work items and study items impacting network operations and service delivery. * Support patent generation and intellectual property development aligned with AT&T's long-term technology strategy. ## Related Videos - [Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1567-unleash-the-power-of-5g-in-your-code-transform-your-apps) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) ## Related Articles - [The CAMARA Project: How Telcos Collaborating Improves Developer Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/671-the-camara-project-how-telcos-collaborating-improves-developer-experience) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)