Job Description

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Optical Platforms team is responsible for the planning, design, technology roadmap, and technology introduction of optical transport to meet AT&T business needs. Apply your knowledge and skills and bring your creative ideas to shape AT&T’s next generation optical network that provides the connectivity for AT&T’s mobility, wireline, and consumer services.

Overview:

The Optical Engineer will evaluate optical platform supplier's technology, recommend long term platform evolution, write detailed plans describing functionality and interworking needed, and partner with suppliers to ensure products meet AT&T’s future network needs.  The position will also track important developments and new technologies among optical system integrators, component, and sub-system suppliers, with specific focus on pluggable modules (client or lineside), 400G and above rates, silicon photonics, DSP, flexible ROADMs, and advances in optical fibers.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline e.g. Computer Science, or Engineering.

Demonstrated knowledge of:

Network architecture, ethernet, routing protocols, and systems architecture.
Packet-optical technology, software-defined networks (SDNs), YANG models and APIs, and network cost optimization.
Pluggable modules (client and lineside), digital coherent detection and digital signal processing, silicon photonics, and flexible ROADMs.
Architecture, Maintenance, Management, Services and Process Flows.
Optical networking equipment (e.g. Cisco, Nokia, Juniper, Fujitsu).
Solving complex engineering problems.

Our Sr. Specialist Member of Technical Staff earn between $122,000 – $183,000 USD, annually. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:

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

A career with us, a global leader in communications and technology, comes with big rewards. As part of our team, you’ll lead transformation surrounded by trailblazing industry leaders like you. You’ll be empowered to go above and beyond – making a difference through company-sponsored initiatives or connecting and networking through one of our many employee groups. And regardless of where you’re at in your career trajectory, you’ll be rewarded by the impact that comes with making a difference in the lives of millions. With AT&T, you’ll be a part of something greater, do incredible things and be rewarded with a chance to change the world.