Senior 5G Wireless & Device Architecture Lead

AT&T; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 189,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Disability Benefits

Employee wellness programs

Employee discounts on mobility plans

Job summary

AT&T in Bothell, WA / Plano, TX seeks a Principal Member of Technical Staff to guide the device technology and wireless delivery agenda. You will shape 4G/5G spectrum strategies, define device requirements, and lead certification across multiple teams to ensure readiness for next‑generation networks.

You will partner with RAN, mobility core, product, operations, OEMs, and chipset makers, delivering data‑driven decisions and robust testing. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Telecommunications/Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Significant wireless telecom experience in device technology, RAN, and interoperability.
• Working knowledge of 3GPP LTE/NR standards and device certification processes.
• Ability to manage multiple complex technical initiatives and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Define 4G/5G spectrum, bandwidth, CA and DC strategies for devices and networks.
• Translate network evolution plans into device requirements and roadmaps.
• Provide technical leadership across LTE/5G bands, RF deployment, and interoperability.
• Lead device certification, testing, and cross‑vendor collaboration.
• Build data dashboards, models, trackers, and automation for compliance analysis.
• Interpret 3GPP standards and translate specs into actionable requirements.
• Troubleshoot pre/post-launch device/network issues with RF analysis and tracing.

Skills

4G LTE tech

5G NR tech

Device requirements

Certification criteria

RAN & mobility architecture

Interoperability testing

Technical leadership

Data-driven decisions

AI/automation in engineering

Education

Electrical/Telecommunications/Computer Eng degree

Tools

Keysight

Rohde & Schwarz

Anritsu

Job description

AT&T in Bothell, WA / Plano, TX seeks a Principal Member of Technical Staff to guide the device technology and wireless delivery agenda. You will shape 4G/5G spectrum strategies, define device requirements, and lead certification across multiple teams to ensure readiness for next‑generation networks.

You will partner with RAN, mobility core, product, operations, OEMs, and chipset makers, delivering data‑driven decisions and robust testing. Strong leadership and communication are essential.