Director-Member of Technical Staff

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.

What You'll Do:

This position will lead AT&T’s AI‑Ready Network strategy and execution team with a mission to build an intent‑driven platform for agentic, and autonomous AI networking . Define network intent models, APIs, and AI‑optimized connectivity services (slicing, deterministic performance, on‑demand overlays). Drive edge micro‑cloud and distributed intelligence strategy while embedding trust, security, and data sovereignty by design. Partner across Technology, Product, Operations, and Security to monetize AI‑centric network capabilities at scale.

What You'll Need:

• Experience with large‑scale network architecture, infrastructure platforms, or telecom/cloud transformation
• Deep expertise across IP/optical transport, mobile core, RAN, wireline networks, and automation/telemetry‑driven systems
• Proven experience leading multi‑domain, multi‑year programs with material architectural and operational impact
• Strong background in programmable networks, intent‑based systems, APIs, or Network‑as‑a‑Service models
• Familiarity with AI infrastructure, edge computing, hyperscaler and neocloud ecosystems
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical vision into executive strategy, investment priorities, and monetizable services
• Executive‑level communication skills and experience influencing across highly matrixed organizations

What You’ll bring:

• Designs and executes strategies that support the overarching philosophy of the organization.
• Oversees departmental programs and is often hands-on with the design and implementation of applicable strategies. Typically leads large teams, supervising supervisors as well as career-level staff within the organization.

Our Director-Member of Technical Staff, earns between $241,500-$362,300 USD Annual, not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. 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.

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

USA:NJ:Middletown / S Laurel Ave - Bldg A:200 S Laurel Ave Bldg A

Salary Range:

$241,500.00 - $362,300.00

It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.