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Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff (AI & Network Automation Engineer)
AT&T Services INC · 🇺🇸 3 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 393 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 80 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What AT&T Services INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Senior Member of Technical Staff” (Computer Network Architects) in NJ: $178k–$206k, median $178k. Most were filed at wage level I (43%) — 1 lottery entry, ≈15% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — AT&T Services INC
The US Department of Labor certified 393 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 80 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. AT&T is transforming network operations through AI, automation, and software-defined technologies. We are seeking a Sr Specialist Member of Technical Staff (AI & Network Automation Engineer) to help drive the next generation of intelligent operational platforms that power one of the world's largest telecommunications networks. In this role, you'll help develop, integrate, validate, and automate enterprise platforms and operational systems that support network provisioning, service delivery, observability, orchestration, and autonomous operations. You'll work at the intersection of software engineering, telecommunications, AI, automation, and operational transformation, partnering with network engineering, architecture, operations, and development teams to deliver innovative solutions that improve reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency. If you're passionate about leveraging AI and software automation to modernize large-scale telecommunications environments, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do: Build Intelligent Network Automation Solutions • Design, develop, test, and support AI-driven automation solutions that improve network operations, service delivery, and operational efficiency. • Develop and enhance automation workflows leveraging APIs, orchestration platforms, enterprise systems, and AI technologies. • Validate inventory synchronization, service orchestration, workflow execution, telemetry collection, and platform integrations. Develop & Validate Operational Platforms • Build, deploy, and maintain N/N+1 lab environments supporting telecommunications platforms, automation systems, and OSS ecosystems. • Create realistic test environments that replicate production network architectures and operational workflows. • Support software upgrades, feature validation, interoperability testing, and operational readiness initiatives. Enable Network & Service Onboarding • Support onboarding of network infrastructure, applications, and services into automation and operational platforms. • Validate provisioning, activation, assurance, inventory management, and lifecycle management workflows. • Ensure connectivity, configuration accuracy, and operational data integrity across systems. Drive Troubleshooting & Operational Intelligence • Analyze logs, telemetry, events, and operational datasets to identify issues and improve platform performance. • Perform root-cause analysis and collaborate across engineering teams to resolve complex integration challenges. • Contribute to observability, monitoring, and operational intelligence initiatives. Advance AI & Next-Generation Operations • Support development of AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI capabilities that enhance operational decision-making. • Contribute to intelligent automation initiatives involving: Test Automation Predictive Analytics Log Analysis Event Correlation Anomaly Detection Workflow Optimization • Evaluate emerging technologies that improve automation, visibility, and network operations. Create Technical Documentation & Best Practices • Develop deployment guides, validation plans, onboarding procedures, architecture documentation, troubleshooting runbooks, and operational standards. • Share knowledge and contribute to engineering excellence across teams. What You'll Bring: • Passion for solving complex operational challenges through AI, software engineering, and automation. • Strong understanding of telecommunications network operations and modern OSS ecosystems. • Experience collaborating across software engineering, network architecture, operations, and platform teams. • Ability