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AT&T

Principal 5G Wireless, Device Technology Architect

AT&T

. Define and drive 4G/5G spectrum, bandwidth, carrier aggregation (CA), and dual connectivity (DC) strategies across devices and network technologies .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $189,200 - $283,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 4G/5G technologies, device certification, and network interoperability, with a strong focus on translating technical requirements into actionable strategies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex technical initiatives while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords
4G LTE And 5G NR TechnologiesDevice CertificationNetwork Interoperability TestingTechnical Leadership3GPP Standards

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Hard Skills
Spectrum StrategyCarrier AggregationDual ConnectivityMobility ArchitectureDevice Technical RequirementsTest SpecificationsRF IntegrationNetwork TracingTroubleshootingData Analysis
Soft Skills
Technical CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStakeholder ManagementAnalytical SkillsCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
KeysightRohde & SchwarzAnritsuAutomation ToolsAI/ML Technologies
Industry Keywords
Wireless TelecommunicationsDevice TechnologyRANMobility CoreIoTOEMChipsetNetwork InfrastructureInteroperability AnalysisEngineering Quality

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
IoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Define and drive 4G/5G spectrum, bandwidth, carrier aggregation (CA), and dual connectivity (DC) strategies across devices and network technologies
  • Partner with RAN, Standards, Operations, Product, and Device teams to translate network evolution plans into device requirements, certification criteria, and technology roadmaps
  • Provide technical leadership across LTE and 5G NR bands, channel bandwidths, low-band, mid-band, high-band/mmWave, and wideband deployment strategies
  • Evaluate chipset and device compliance with requirements for UE capability signaling, carrier combinations, RF/network capabilities, and feature readiness
  • Lead IODT/IOT and interoperability alignment across RAN vendors, chipset manufacturers, OEMs, IoT modules, and device partners
  • Identify and resolve device and network feature gaps through lab testing, field testing, interoperability analysis, and cross-vendor issue triage
  • Provide technical input into device RFPs, specifications, roadmaps, test strategies, and certification requirements
  • Build data-driven dashboards, models, trackers, and automation to improve device compliance analysis, ecosystem readiness, and engineering decision-making
  • Interpret 3GPP standards and translate evolving wireless specifications into actionable device and network requirements
  • Troubleshoot complex pre-launch and post-launch device/network issues using appropriate test methodologies, network tracing tools, and RF analysis
  • Evaluate and implement AI, automation, copilots, and agentic engineering workflows that improve engineering productivity, analysis, and delivery
  • Provide technical leadership across Device Technology, RAN, Mobility Core, Operations, Product, IoT, OEM, chipset, and network infrastructure teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
  • Significant experience in wireless telecommunications, device technology, RAN, mobility architecture, RF, device certification, or network/device interoperability
  • Deep experience with 4G LTE and 5G NR technologies, including spectrum strategy, bandwidth, carrier aggregation, dual connectivity, and mobility architecture
  • Demonstrated experience developing device technical requirements, test specifications, certification criteria, and test object lists
  • Strong understanding of the relationship between device capabilities, chipset functionality, RAN capabilities, spectrum deployment, and network evolution
  • Experience with device certification, carrier acceptance, interoperability testing, IODT/IOT, and wireless industry certification processes
  • Hands-on experience with network/device testing platforms from vendors such as Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz (R&S), or Anritsu
  • Experience with mobility design, RF integration, network tracing, lab validation, field testing, and troubleshooting of pre-launch and post-launch device issues
  • Experience developing technical specifications for new or emerging wireless devices and services
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn complex technical problems and large datasets into actionable engineering recommendations
  • Ability to influence technical decisions and work effectively across OEMs, chipset manufacturers, network vendors, suppliers, and internal engineering organizations
  • Excellent technical communication, troubleshooting, interpersonal, and stakeholder-management skills
  • Working knowledge of 3GPP LTE/NR standards and their application to commercial device and network deployments
  • Experience managing multiple complex technical initiatives and delivering against established milestones and deadlines
  • Ability to work across internal technical organizations and external suppliers to develop, certify, troubleshoot, and launch wireless products and services
  • Demonstrated commitment to engineering quality, collaboration, continuous improvement, customer outcomes, and professional integrity
  • Exposure to AI/ML, generative AI, copilots, intelligent assistants, agentic workflows, or engineering automation is highly desirable

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