Lead Inventive Scientist

Job Description:

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

 

This position is for a Data Scientist or Network Engineer contributing to research and development of novel analytics and algorithms for analyzing the behavior of network-connected devices, as well as supporting projects in the AT&T Innovation Studio.  The developed algorithms are intended to be incorporated into products or services like Mobile Threat and Anomaly Detection and/or used to improve our cellular or fiber networks. The position is expected to collaborate with network engineers and data scientists across AT&T and to develop valuable IP utilizing a machine-learning/gen-AI focused skill set.

Key Roles / Responsibilities:

• Development of novel algorithms for detecting anomalous behavior in device populations attached to our wireless and/or wireline networks.
• Exploratory analysis of network data to identify good candidates for new classes of anomalies to detect.
• Collaborate with product owners, customer representatives, internal stakeholders, and network engineers in developing and evolving new and existing products/services/platforms like Mobile Threat and Anomaly Detection
• Contribute to and/or lead project work at the AT&T Innovation Studio, building and testing proofs of concept for new products, services, and network architectures in collaboration with the rest of the business.

Qualifications / Skills of interest:

• Data Science / Machine Learning / AI development – experience developing new algorithms for modeling or predicting the behavior of complex systems
• Knowledge & Understanding of LTE/5G SA cellular networks
• Systems Architecture design
• Software Development – python, R
• Hands-on experience working in lab environments
• API design / implementation

Education/Experience:

• PhD in an approved field with no minimum years of relevant experience or Masters in an approved field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors in an approved field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

A Lead Inventive Scientist earns between $171,600.00 - $257,400.00 USD Annual, 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:  

• 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.

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Plano, Texas

Salary Range:

$171,600.00 - $257,400.00

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.