**Job Description:** 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. As the Principal Member of Technical Staff, you will be responsible for developing solutions to complex business and technical problems or issues of complex scope using advanced engineering and scientific principles. You will be recognized in the company as a technical leader within a specific area and may lead projects of small to medium size and technical breath. Key Roles and Responsibilities: + Applies engineering principles and practice in broad areas of complex technical project work that requires in-depth analysis using advanced techniques, knowledge, and expertise. + Provides technical expertise within project teams. + Working on projects of high complexity, where analysis of data requires in-depth evaluation of various factors, using knowledge and expertise derived from strong educational background and progressive experience. + Develop solutions to complex business and technical problems or issues of complex scope using advanced engineering and scientific principles. + Exhibiting significant contributions in specific complex technical areas. + May lead projects of small to medium size and technical breath. + Analysis of data requiring in-depth evaluation of various factors, using knowledge and expertise derived from strong educational background and progressive experience. + Serving as a role model and mentor. + KNOWLEDGE + Has extensive specialized technical expertise. + Applies expert knowledge and broad understanding of multiple disciplines. + Integrates expert knowledge of technical principles/methods of multiple disciplines with knowledge of products/services and internal operations. Advisor on ATT technologies/systems/procedures. + ANALYSIS/PROBLEM SOLVING + Solves complex, critical problems related to significant and unique issues. + Uses extensive research and interpretative thinking. + Utilizes innovative methods in developing solutions. + Works on abstract problems requiring evaluation of intangible variables. + INDEPENDENCE + Guided by functional goals/objectives. + May influence organization goals/objectives. + Applies discretion to develop innovative solutions to problems without precedent. + CONTRIBUTION TO ATT TECHNOLOGY + Lead contributor on critical projects/technology initiatives. + Develops enterprise- wide integrated solutions. + Contributes to complex and innovative business solutions to achieve strategic objectives. + COMMUNICATION + Provides technical expertise to peers across the company. + Actively promotes good working relationships. + Develops mutually beneficial strategic alliances with customers. Required Experience: + 8-10 years’ relevant experience. Technical Career Pathway (TCP) role. Required Education: + Bachelors in an approved field with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, Masters in an approved field with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or PhD in an approved field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience Environmental Requirements: + This position may be responsible for contributing to ATTs compliance with environmental laws and regulations as applicable to its job function. This may include, but is not limited to, work related to fuel tanks, emergency and stand-by generators, boilers, hazardous waste, hazardous materials, batteries, manholes and vaults, water wells, linear and other construction projects, water discharge, or air emissions. Our Principal Member of Technical Staff earns between $180,200 -$270,400 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: + 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. 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:** Middletown, New Jersey **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 will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. 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