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.
Introduction
At AT&T, we are shaping the future of broadband connectivity through innovative device platforms that power fiber, fixed wireless, and converged customer experiences. As a Principal Product Development Engineer, you will serve as a senior technical leader responsible for transforming strategic business objectives into market-leading broadband device solutions that deliver exceptional customer experiences across consumer and enterprise markets.
You will support end-to-end technical program delivery for wireless Android and IoT device platforms spanning hardware, software, cloud integration, security, validation, manufacturing, and launch readiness. Working across product, engineering, operations, finance, care, compliance, and external partners, you will drive delivery of complex programs from concept through commercialization while balancing performance, quality, cost, and schedule objectives. You will provide technical leadership, influence executive decisions through data-driven recommendations, establish engineering standards, and mentor teams across multiple programs.
What you’ll do
- Support partner coordination for Android and IoT device certification, onboarding, technical approvals, and launch readiness.
- Work with OEMs, internal engineering teams, labs, and business stakeholders to align requirements, timelines, testing scope, and deliverables.
- Track certification activities, manage risks/issues, coordinate defect triage, and help drive timely resolution through Technical Acceptance.
- Review device certification artifacts and support readiness activities across initial releases, maintenance releases, and partner submissions.
- Help improve certification workflows by identifying process gaps, supporting automation, and contributing to AI-enabled/self-service certification initiatives.
- Build technical depth in wireless device technologies, Android device software, IoT modules/devices, LTE/5G capabilities, and AT&T certification processes.
What you’ll need
- Foundational understanding of wireless communication concepts, including LTE/5G, Android devices, IoT modules/devices, or related mobile technologies.
- Ability to coordinate technical work across multiple stakeholders, including OEM partners, internal teams, labs, and vendors.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to track issues, organize deliverables, and drive follow-up to closure.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize status, risks, issues, and decisions for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Interest in learning AT&T device certification, Technical Acceptance, partner onboarding, and wireless delivery processes.
- Familiarity with tools used for requirements, issue tracking, project coordination, or reporting, such as Jira, Azure DevOps, dashboards, or similar platforms.
What you’ll bring
- 1+ years of experience in product development, product engineering, network engineering, wireless technology, IoT, Android device programs, or a related technical role.
- Experience supporting cross-functional technical delivery, certification, testing, quality readiness, or partner/vendor coordination.
- Ability to learn quickly, ask effective technical questions, and grow into a subject matter expert in device technology and certification.
- A proactive, organized, and detail-oriented approach to managing multiple priorities and timelines.
- Interest in automation, AI-enabled workflows, and process modernization that improve delivery efficiency and partner experience.
- A collaborative mindset with a focus on quality, accountability, and delivering reliable devices/services for AT&T customers.
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
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Plano, Texas, USA:WA:Bothell / 20309 North Creek Pkwy - Adm (bothell 7):20309 N Creek Pkwy @ Bldg LSalary Range:
$96,000.00 - $144,000.00It 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.
Skills Required
- 1+ years of experience in product development, product engineering, network engineering, wireless technology, IoT, Android device programs, or related technical role
- Foundational understanding of wireless communication concepts, including LTE and 5G, Android devices, IoT modules/devices, or related mobile technologies
- Experience supporting cross-functional technical delivery, certification, testing, quality readiness, or partner/vendor coordination
- Ability to coordinate technical work across multiple stakeholders including OEMs, internal teams, labs, and vendors
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to track issues, organize deliverables, and drive follow-up to closure
- Clear written and verbal communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Familiarity with tools for requirements, issue tracking, project coordination, or reporting (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, dashboards)
- Interest in automation, AI-enabled workflows, and process modernization to improve delivery efficiency
- Ability to learn quickly, ask effective technical questions, and grow into a subject matter expert in device technology and certification
AT&T Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about AT&T and has not been reviewed or approved by AT&T.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, and mental health services, plus a personal healthcare team, wellness apps, and supplemental options such as fertility care, cancer support, doula services, and wigs for chemotherapy. These comprehensive offerings are portrayed as supporting a wide range of employee needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes vacation, holidays, sick days, caregiver time, parental leave, and adoption assistance, with some roles reaching about 23 days of PTO after several years. Community volunteer days and flexible time off options add further support for work-life balance.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Employees receive sizable service discounts like 50% off most wireless plans and broadband, along with savings on travel, event tickets, and insurance. Additional workplace perks such as hybrid work models and relocation assistance contribute to overall value.
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