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Lead Inventive Scientist

Plano, Texas

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Job Description:

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.

This position is for a Data Scientist or Network Engineer contributing to research and development of novel analytics and algorithms for analyzing the behavior of network-connected devices, as well as supporting projects in the AT&T Innovation Studio.  The developed algorithms are intended to be incorporated into products or services like Mobile Threat and Anomaly Detection and/or used to improve our cellular or fiber networks. The position is expected to collaborate with network engineers and data scientists across AT&T and to develop valuable IP utilizing a machine-learning/gen-AI focused skill set.

Key Roles / Responsibilities:

  • Development of novel algorithms for detecting anomalous behavior in device populations attached to our wireless and/or wireline networks.
  • Exploratory analysis of network data to identify good candidates for new classes of anomalies to detect.
  • Collaborate with product owners, customer representatives, internal stakeholders, and network engineers in developing and evolving new and existing products/services/platforms like Mobile Threat and Anomaly Detection
  • Contribute to and/or lead project work at the AT&T Innovation Studio, building and testing proofs of concept for new products, services, and network architectures in collaboration with the rest of the business.

Qualifications / Skills of interest:

  • Data Science / Machine Learning / AI development – experience developing new algorithms for modeling or predicting the behavior of complex systems
  • Knowledge & Understanding of LTE/5G SA cellular networks
  • Systems Architecture design
  • Software Development – python, R
  • Hands-on experience working in lab environments
  • API design / implementation

Education/Experience:

  • PhD in an approved field with no minimum years of relevant experience or Masters in an approved field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a Bachelors in an approved field with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

A Lead Inventive Scientist earns between $171,600.00 - $257,400.00 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 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-

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Plano, Texas

Salary Range:

$171,600.00 - $257,400.00

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.

Job ID R-56686 Date posted 04/29/2025
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