AVP-Member of Tech Staff (Agentic API)

This position is part of AT&T's Member of Technical Staff (MTS) technical career program, designed for leaders advancing new and emerging technologies. The role provides executive technical leadership for enterprise network software, OSS modernization, API enablement, cloud-native platforms, real-time data environments, AI-enabled systems, and large-scale technology modernization initiatives supporting AT&T strategic business objectives.

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    Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) preferred in Engineering, Computer Science. A Masters in related STEM field is desired.  

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    Minimum of 10 years of related experience in technical leadership across telecom architecture, OSS/API modernization, platform design, real-time data pipelines, systems integration, and legacy-to-cloud or agentic transformation.

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    Demonstrated leadership of large, multi-disciplinary technical organizations driving AI-enabled modernization, including ML/AI, RAG, agentic workflows, LLM integration, and control-plane architecture.

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    Deep expertise across network software domains and enabling technologies, including Mobility RAN, IP networks, optical networks, Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, Kafka, Mule, Kong, Snowflake, Databricks, ServiceNow, DevOps automation, and complex system integration.

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    Strong programming and automation foundation, including Python, Java, cloud-native automation, and infrastructure automation.

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    Demonstrated external technical credibility through patents, publications, conference speaking, standards contributions, or partner engagements.

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    Executive-level communication and leadership capability to influence strategy, align stakeholders, and drive workforce, investment, and vendor strategies.

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  Our AVP-Member of Tech Staff jobs earn between $237,800.00 - $427,900.00 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 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
  • →Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
  • →Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays

• Designs and executes technology strategies supporting organizational objectives, enterprise modernization, and innovation.

• Oversees departmental programs and remains actively engaged in architecture, engineering, and implementation decisions.

• Typically leads large organizations consisting of supervisors, managers, and professional-level employees.

• Influences hiring, compensation, promotion, performance management, and disciplinary decisions.

• Requires management of employees within the MTS organization.

• Strong expertise in enterprise platform modernization, OSS/API ecosystems, cloud-native technologies, AI-enabled transformation, systems integration, and large-scale software engineering environments.

• Ability to align multiple executive organizations while driving governance, modernization, investment, vendor, and workforce strategies.

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.