Job Overview Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. We're committed to those who seek to discover the undiscoverable and dare to disrupt the norm. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won't just imagine the future - you'll create it. As a Principal Member of Technical Staff, you'll provide solutions to complex business and technical problems or issues of complex scope using advanced engineering and technical principles.Key Responsibilities:Understanding of network data, data collection, data collection system, network elements and network systems in a largeand diverse carrier network including fiber, wireless RAN and wireless core networksAbility to assess and evaluate the technology that facilitates the NM&A platform to capture, move, store, use, andmanage network data in support of network automation, operational support, data insights, and AI use to deliver ageographically distributed and scalable platform.Plan, development, and socialize a roadmap to support the introduction and rollout of the NM&A in AT&T's network in amanaged fashion to provide real tangible benefits to AT&T as quickly as possibleProviding a comparative assessment, benefits, and recommendation for keeping the data management capabilities eitherseparate from or integrated with the RAN NM&A Platform, both in the short term (1-2 years out) and the long term (3 years out)Recommend options and selection criteria to consolidate the many data management solutions currently in use within AT&T's network, considering the benefits, costs, and organizational difficulty with different levels of integrations, anddrive the consolidation effort.As part of the above, evaluate the benefits and costs of using vendor based solutions versus open source solutions,provide recommendations and architectural support for implementationApply principles and practice in broad areas of complex technical project work that requires in-depth analysis usingadvanced techniques, knowledge, and expertise.Participate in data management standards, coordinate architecture, & communicate out to internal team, vendors, andstandards bodies such as O-RAN and ONAPCommunicate and provide documentation for issues identified to both vendor and internal teamsRepresent the group internally across the company to provide functional and technical leadership and externally tosubmit vendor feature requestsRequired Education:Bachelor's degree or higher degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Informational Technology, Data Communications from an accredited university.PhD in an approved field with 5 years of experience or Masters in an approved field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors in an approved field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.Required Experience:Extensive familiarity with network data management capabilities and systems such as Kafka (vendor and open-source products), ETL tools, Snowflake, and Databricks.Expert experience in network data, data collection, data collection system, network elements and network systems.Expert level oral and written communication with internal stakeholder and external vendorsProficiency in standard Microsoft Office products is expected, while mastery of advanced techniques and Office features is highly beneficial.Our Principal Member Technical Staff earn between $144,00-$289,000. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards thatworking at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, andeducation/training.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-designatedholidays) 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 whereavailable) and AT&T phone Long Term Grants and Deferred CompensationA career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you'lllead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You'll be empowered to go above and beyond- making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our manyemployee groups. And regardless of where you're at in your career trajectory, you'll be rewarded by the impact thatcomes with making a difference in the lives of millions. With AT&T, you'll be a part of something greater, do incrediblethings and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.Ready to join us? Apply today Job ID 2330864 Date posted 11-07-2023