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Principal Member of Technical Staff

Dallas, Texas

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Job Description:

JOB TITLE:          Principal Member of Technical Staff

JOB LOCATION: 208 S. Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75202 [and various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S.; may work from home]

DUTIES:   Develop solutions to complex business and technical problems or issues of complex scope using advanced engineering and scientific principles. Apply engineering principles and practices in broad areas of complex technical project work that requires in-depth analysis using advanced techniques, knowledge, and expertise. Provide technical expertise within project teams. Serve as a technical leader within a specific area and lead projects of small to medium size and technical breath. Work on projects of high complexity, where analysis of data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. Solve complex, critical problems related to significant and unique issues. Use extensive research and interpretative thinking. Utilize innovative methods in developing solutions. Work on abstract problems requiring evaluation of intangible variables. Provide technical expertise to peers across the company. Promote good working relationships. Develop mutually beneficial strategic alliances with customers.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Master’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Electronic Engineering and three (3) years of experience in the job offered or three (3) years of experience in a related occupation developing solutions to complex business and technical problems or issues of complex scope using advanced engineering and scientific principles; serving as a technical leader within a specific area and leading projects of small to medium size and technical breath; solving complex, critical problems related to significant and unique issues; using extensive research and interpretative thinking; utilizing innovative methods in developing solutions; and providing technical expertise to peers across the company.

Our Principal Members of Technical Staff earn between $172,425 - $289,700 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and 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  

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.



Job ID R-16992 Date posted 04/25/2024
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