AVP – Member of Technical Staff, Wireline

AT&T

Lead advanced engineering teams responsible for the architecture and delivery of AT&T’s global wireline network infrastructure. Combining deep technical expertise with strategic leadership across multiple technologies.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeAtlanta • New Jersey, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $237,800 - $399,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure network systems and platforms across optical and IP/MPLS layers.
Provide strategic technical leadership for large, complex initiatives from concept through implementation.
Guide and mentor senior engineers and technical leaders while fostering a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
Partner cross-functionally with product, operations, security, planning, and OSS teams to deliver high-impact solutions.
Drive adoption of emerging technologies, including AI-driven network design and automation, to improve efficiency and innovation.
Represent the technical organization in executive-level discussions, reviews, and long-term planning activities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Expertise in IP and Ethernet networking technologies including MPLS, BGP, EVPN, Segment Routing, OSPF, ISIS, QoS, and IPv4/IPv6.
Strong hands-on knowledge of optical networking technologies such as ROADM, coherent optics, transponders, and fiber optic systems.
Experience designing and delivering large-scale, distributed, mission-critical network platforms.
Knowledge of cloud connectivity architectures across major cloud providers.
Strong understanding of network security, resiliency, scalability, and performance principles.
Ability to drive architecture standards, engineering best practices, and operational readiness.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
10+ years of experience in network architecture, engineering, or related technical roles.
5+ years of experience in senior technical leadership, principal engineering, or architecture-focused positions.
Proven ability to influence across organizations and lead through collaboration rather than authority.
Experience working with hardware and software vendors, including delivery accountability and integration.
Background in regulated, highly scaled, or mission-critical environments is preferred.

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 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
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

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Hard Skills & Tools

IP networkingEthernet networkingMPLSBGPEVPNSegment RoutingOSPFISISQoSIPv4/IPv6

Soft Skills

strategic technical leadershipmentoringcollaborationinfluencingcommunication