Senior 5G Wireless & Device Architecture Lead

AT&T inc.; 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

Job summary

AT&T inc. in Bothell, WA and Plano, TX seeks a Principal Member of Technical Staff to shape 4G/5G spectrum strategies, device requirements, and certification processes.

You will lead cross-functional teams across RAN, product, and devices, translating network evolution into actionable device roadmaps and test plans. The role emphasizes technical leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with chipset manufacturers, OEMs, and vendors to ensure devices meet evolving network

Qualifications

• Deep experience with 4G LTE and 5G NR technologies, spectrum strategy and CA/DC
• Experience developing device technical requirements and test specifications
• Knowledge of device certification processes and interoperability testing
• Exposure to AI/ML and engineering automation is desirable

Responsibilities

• Define and drive 4G/5G spectrum, bandwidth, CA, and DC strategies across devices and networks
• Translate network evolution plans into device requirements and certification criteria
• Provide technical leadership across LTE and 5G bands and deployment strategies
• Lead interoperability alignment across RAN vendors, chipmakers, OEMs and IoT modules
• Identify and resolve device/network feature gaps through lab and field testing
• Support device RFPs, specifications, and test strategies
• Build data-driven dashboards and automation for compliance analysis and decision-making
• Interpret 3GPP standards into actionable device requirements
• Troubleshoot pre-launch and post-launch device/network issues

Skills

4G/5G spectrum strategy

Device requirements

Certification criteria

Interoperability testing

RF analysis

Technical leadership

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/automation familiarity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Telecommunications/Computer Engineering

Tools

Keysight

R&S (Rohde & Schwarz)

Anritsu

Job description

AT&T inc. in Bothell, WA and Plano, TX seeks a Principal Member of Technical Staff to shape 4G/5G spectrum strategies, device requirements, and certification processes.

You will lead cross-functional teams across RAN, product, and devices, translating network evolution into actionable device roadmaps and test plans. The role emphasizes technical leadership, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with chipset manufacturers, OEMs, and vendors to ensure devices meet evolving network