Systems Engineer Intern at AT&T

Wheaton; United States; On-site; USD 58,400 - 98,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts up to 50%

Paid Caregiver Leave

Extensive employee wellness programs

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking motivated students for a Systems Engineering Internship as part of their Technology Development Program. Interns will engage in hands-on learning and collaborate on impactful projects in a dynamic environment. This full-time role requires a STEM background and offers a comprehensive compensation package including a salary range of $58,400 - $98,200. Great benefits such as paid time off, 401(k), and employee discounts are included.

Qualifications

• Rising senior pursuing a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree in a STEM field.
• Availability to begin full time internship by June 2026.
• Ability to work on-site at least 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Enhance AT&T’s network and optimize applications.
• Automate workflows and improve system performance.
• Communicate insights using data skills.

Skills

Scripting

Collaborative problem-solving

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM field

Job description

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Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.

AT&T is seeking motivated students for our Systems Engineering track as a part of our Technology Development Program Internship, a 10-12 week immersive summer experience offering hands‑on learning in one of three tracks: Data Science Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Software Engineering. Interns will collaborate with industry experts on business‑impacting projects, gaining practical skills and exposure to real‑world challenges. We’re looking for individuals passionate about technology and eager to innovate, learn, and grow in a dynamic environment.

What you'll Do:

Systems Engineer: Leverage technical expertise and strategic thinking to enhance AT&T’s network, optimize applications, and deliver value. Collaborate across teams to automate workflows, integrate data platforms, develop tests, and improve system performance with a security‑first mindset. Use data skills to communicate insights and drive decisions. Requires proficiency in scripting, collaborative problem‑solving, and strong data analysis.

What you’ll bring:

• Integrity that serves as your true north moral compass.
• Mastery in communication, both speaking and writing clearly and effectively.
• Strong leadership skills, comfortable leading teams at all levels.
• A proactive mindset, always ready and eager to tackle challenges.
• A results‑oriented approach, driven to achieve goals.
• A curious mind, continuously learning and fascinated by innovation.

What you’ll need:

• Rising senior pursuing a four‑year undergraduate or graduate degree in STEM* field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math)
• Availability to begin full time internship by June 2026.
• Ability to work on‑site at least 5 days per week at the specified office locations.

Our Technology Development Program Interns earn between $58,400 - $98,200 annually. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
• 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

Ready to join our team? Apply today!

By applying for this opportunity, you may be considered for other AT&T technical disciplines within the Technology Development Program Internship at other AT&T locations throughout the US.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future. AT&T will not hire any applicants for Technology Development Program Internship who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

AT&T will consider for employment: qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state, & local laws.