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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Expertise in 3GPP standards development and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable service specifications for 5G-Advanced and 6G. Strong skills in technical writing, negotiation, and consensus-building, with a focus on aligning business objectives with technology roadmaps.
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3GPP Standards DevelopmentTechnical WritingNegotiation SkillsMobile Network ArchitectureEmerging Telecommunications Knowledge
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Hard Skills
3GPP SA1 ExperienceTechnical ContributionsSpecification DraftingStage 1 RequirementsNetwork ManagementAI/ML for NetworksRAN ProtocolsChange RequestsStudy ItemsWork Items
Soft Skills
Executive-Level CommunicationConsensus-BuildingInfluencing StakeholdersIndependent OperationManaging Competing Priorities
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreePhD in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Computer EngineeringPhD in Computer SciencePhD in Telecommunications
Industry Keywords
5G-Advanced6GAutonomous OperationsPublic Safety CommunicationsEnergy EfficiencyCost EfficiencyNormative RequirementsInternational Industry ForumsOperator ObjectivesTelecommunications
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Represent AT&T in 3GPP SA1 and related industry forums, helping shape global service requirements for 5G-Advanced and 6G
- Translate AT&T technology, network, product, and business priorities into technically rigorous 3GPP Stage 1 requirements
- Author, submit, present, and negotiate TDocs, Change Requests, Study Items, Work Items, liaison statements, and normative requirements
- Develop and advocate AT&T technical positions while building consensus among global operators, vendors, vertical-market participants, and other 3GPP stakeholders
- Evaluate industry proposals and advise internal teams on technical, architectural, operational, deployment, regulatory, and strategic impacts
- Coordinate across SA1, SA2, SA3, SA5, SA6, RAN, and CT to support end-to-end consistency
- Track 3GPP Release milestones, Study Items, Work Items, dependencies, and risks; provide recommendations and meeting readouts
- Partner across network architecture, engineering, security, product, operations, regulatory, public safety, and vendor-management organizations
- Identify emerging technology opportunities and potential patentable innovations supporting AT&T's network and intellectual-property strategy
Requirements
What you’ll need- Recognized expertise in 3GPP standards development, particularly SA1, with a track record of influencing technical requirements and industry direction
- Deep knowledge in one or more emerging telecommunications areas such as 5G-Advanced and 6G, AI/ML for networks, network AI agents, AI-related KPIs, autonomous and intent-based network operations, ISAC, positioning and sensing, NTN and satellite connectivity, immersive communications and services, mission-critical communications and public safety, IMS and voice evolution
- Ability to connect business and operator objectives with long-term technology and standards roadmaps
- Working knowledge across mobile network architecture, security, network management, application enablement, RAN, and protocols
- Strong technical writing, presentation, negotiation, and consensus-building skills
- Executive-level communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
- Ability to operate independently in a highly technical, globally distributed standards environment while managing competing priorities
- Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a closely related technical discipline
- Relevant industry experience aligned to degree level: PhD: 4+ years; Master's: 6+ years; Bachelor's: 8+ years
- Direct 3GPP SA1 experience, including developing, presenting, negotiating, and gaining support for technical contributions and service requirements
- Deep understanding of 3GPP processes and specifications, including Release lifecycle, Stage 1/2/3 methodology, Study Items, Work Items, TDocs, Change Requests, specification drafting, and normative requirements
- Demonstrated ability to translate use cases, operator objectives, and business requirements into precise, solution-agnostic Stage 1 requirements
- Experience writing and presenting technical standards contributions in international industry forums
- Understanding of operator priorities including resilience, security and privacy by design, autonomous operations, energy efficiency, and cost efficiency
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional weekend travel
- Availability to participate in global meetings across multiple time zones
Benefits
Comp & perks- 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