Principal 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.

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. 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.

What You'll Do

The Inventive Science discipline is part of a technical career program designed for employees who are working on new and emerging technologies AND who have made a significant commitment to their education by earning at least a 4-year degree in specified STEM areas. Employees must meet specific educational and experience requirements to move into and within these disciplines.

Applies extensive technical expertise to new projects and develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the use of ingenuity and creativity. Use of this title is limited to AT&T Labs.

What You'll Bring

• Develops solutions to complex business and technical problems or issues of complex scope using expert level engineering and scientific principles that have significant impact on research projects.
• Applies engineering principles and practice in broad areas of complex technical project work that requires in-depth analysis using advanced techniques, knowledge, and expertise.
• Performs original research or innovative thinking to develop new technologies, algorithms, methodologies, software or architectures either individually or within project teams. When formulating decisions, this position considers past practices to solve problems and extend precedents.
• This position is accountable for complex or advanced work, contributes to the refinement of principles and concepts that provide AT&T with advantages in the marketplace. Is considered a recognized expert in a bounded domain. This is an independent contributor who determines and pursues course of action necessary to achieve results, working jointly with and provides technical leadership to technical research contractors/consultants on projects.

What You'll Need

• PhD in an approved field from an approved university with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience or Masters in an approved field from an approved university with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors in an approved field from an approved university with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Advanced experience with the following technology:  Java, Python, AI/ML, GenAI, O-RAN, rApps, xApps, 5G, Wireless Network Architecture, 3GPP standards, Cloud Automation (Azure,AWS,GCP), Data Analytics, RDBMS, Docker/Kubernetes, Network API's, Deep Learning, Microservices, RAN Optimization Systems.

Our Principal Inventive Scientist earns between $180,200 - $270,400 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.

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-

 AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses, and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Ready to #transformdigital with us?

Apply now!

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

USA:NJ:Bedminster / Us Hwy 206 - Adm:1405 Us Hwy 206

Salary Range:

$180,200.00 - $270,400.00

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. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.