Lead Member of Technical Staff – WiFI SME

AT&T

Wi-Fi Subject Matter Expert at AT&T improving connectivity experiences through automation and AI. Engage in the full product lifecycle from development to production for Wi-Fi platforms.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,200 - $270,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive improvements to connectivity experiences for millions of AT&T customers.
Apply automation and AI to accelerate issue resolution and improve product quality.
Influence the development of next-generation Wi-Fi platforms and whole-home networking solutions.
Play a key role in advancing Wi-Fi 7, future Wi-Fi technologies, and AT&T’s connectivity strategy.
Work across the full product lifecycle—from early development and validation through production operations—leveraging advanced analytics, automation, and AI-driven insights to improve product quality, accelerate issue resolution, and enhance the in-home connectivity experience for millions of customers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
Deep expertise in 802.11 protocols, Wi-Fi architectures, and wireless networking fundamentals
Experience debugging firmware, drivers, protocol stacks, and RF performance issues
Strong systems engineering background with proven success troubleshooting complex, cross-functional environments
Experience in Wi-Fi development, platform bring-up, advanced validation, or R&D engineering
Strong proficiency in Python and developing tools for automation, analytics, or log processing
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex technical problems and deliver scalable solutions.

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Wi-Fi DevelopmentAutomation Tools DevelopmentAdvanced ValidationLog ProcessingRF Performance Troubleshooting

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem SolvingCross-Functional Collaboration