Principal Telecom Standards Architect – 3GPP SA5, Network Automation, Autonomous Networks

AT&T

. Represent AT&T within 3GPP SA5 and related industry organizations .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $189,200 - $283,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in 3GPP standards development, particularly within SA5, and possesses strong technical writing and presentation skills for creating standards contributions. Capable of strategic thinking to align business priorities with technical roadmaps in telecom management and orchestration.

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3GPP Standards DevelopmentTelecom ManagementNetwork OrchestrationCloud-Native OperationsTechnical Writing

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Hard Skills

PhD in Electrical EngineeringMaster's in Computer EngineeringBachelor's in TelecommunicationsNetwork AutomationService AssuranceNetwork SlicingAI/ML for Network OperationsCloud-Native Network FunctionsVirtualized Network FunctionsOAM

Soft Skills

Executive-Level CommunicationStrategic ThinkingNegotiation SkillsStakeholder ManagementConsensus Building

Tools & Technologies

O-RAN Automation FrameworksTM Forum Open APIs5G CoreMobile Core OperationsAnalytics Frameworks

Industry Keywords

3GPPO-RAN AllianceTM ForumNetwork OperationsLifecycle Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Represent AT&T within 3GPP SA5 and related industry organizations
Influence the evolution of network management, orchestration, automation, service assurance, OAM, and operational architectures
Develop, defend, and negotiate AT&T technical positions across 3GPP, O-RAN Alliance, and TM Forum
Lead standards strategy for telecom management and orchestration, OAM, service assurance and charging management, network slicing management, AI/ML-driven operations, autonomous and intent-based networking, closed-loop automation, cloud-native network management, virtualized network operations, analytics, assurance and operational APIs, and 5G Advanced and 6G operational frameworks
Author technical contributions, white papers, position papers, and standards proposals
Drive technical discussions and build consensus among operators, infrastructure vendors, cloud providers, and industry stakeholders
Evaluate standards impacts and translate AT&T business, operational, and architectural requirements into standards strategies
Collaborate with Network Architecture, Wireless Engineering, Core Network Engineering, Cloud & Platform Engineering, Security, Product Management, Operations, and Vendor Management
Coordinate standards alignment across 3GPP working groups including SA, SA1, SA2, SA3, RAN, and CT
Track and influence emerging work items and study items impacting network operations and service delivery
Support patent generation and intellectual property development aligned with AT&T's long-term technology strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD, Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Telecommunications
PhD with 4+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
Direct experience with 3GPP standards development
Strong expertise in 3GPP standards development, particularly within SA5
Deep understanding of telecom management, orchestration, network operations, and lifecycle management
Experience influencing standards organizations, technical forums, or industry consortiums
Knowledge of mobile network architectures, cloud-native platforms, and virtualization technologies
Strong technical writing and presentation skills with experience creating standards contributions and technical documentation
Ability to negotiate complex technical issues and gain alignment across operators, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Strategic thinking with the ability to connect business priorities to technical roadmaps
Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
Expertise in one or more of the following: 3GPP SA5, Telecom Management, OAM, Network Orchestration, Service Assurance, Autonomous Networks, Network Automation, Cloud-Native Operations, Mobile Core Operations
Strong understanding of 5G Core, IMS and service architectures, Network Slicing, Cloud-native Network Functions (CNFs), Virtualized Network Functions (VNFs), AI/ML for network operations, Service exposure APIs, Fault, performance, and analytics frameworks
Familiarity with O-RAN Service Management & Orchestration (SMO), O-RAN automation frameworks, TM Forum Open APIs and Autonomous Network initiatives, and 5G Advanced and 6G network management evolution
Ability to travel domestically and internationally, including occasional weekend travel, to attend standards meetings and industry events

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