Job Description:

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Chief Data Office focuses on the full data and AI lifecycle through Enterprise Data Technologies, Self-Service Tools and Professional Services. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.

Job Summary

As a Senior Specialist Data Scientist, you will translate Network Engineering and Operations related business problems to insights and codes solutions using the following typical workflow; data extraction, cleansing, feature engineering, exploratory data analysis, model selection/creation, hyper-parameter tuning, model interpretation, model retraining, business process and/or system implementations, high level proof of concept and trials, visualization, deployment to production, post deployment ML ops monitoring/diagnosis/resolutions.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Proficient in statistical design of experiments (e.g. factorial, response surface modeling, Plackett-Burman, central composite designs, Box-Behnken, etc.) in order to validate proof of concepts in a production environment, protect against selection and/or emergent bias and to allow simultaneous trials without cross-trial interference.

• Emphasis for this role is on the application of modern techniques, the candidate should have a strong grasp of basic statistical concepts and a strong understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of any techniques being utilized.

• The data models created may be used internally and by business units to solve business problems, create income generating models, or to identify improved business processes for cost savings opportunities.

• Ability to organize and crisply communicate insights from analysis of large data sets in an intuitive manner to non-technical business partners.

• Apply detailed knowledge of networking and telecommunications engineering and operations processes for wireline and mobility networking.

• Develop models and coded deliverables based on network engineering and alarming aspects of these networks within a top tier Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree from an accredited University in a Quantitative field of study such as Data Science, Math, Statistics, Engineering or Physics.

• Requires 2-3 years related experience OR PhD or Master's in a Quantitative Field of Study with no min experience.

• Utilize detailed understanding of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model in operation with specific knowledge of physical, datalink, and network layers.

• Proficiency in algorithm categories such as Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Optimization Algorithms, Deep Learning, AI-Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing, Deep Reinforcement Learning, Search Algorithms, AI- Knowledge Graphs.

• Proficiency in cloud AI technologies desired, as this position implements AI solutions within the target AI architecture led by the Data Council/Data Review Board.

• Coding proficiency required in at least one data science language (Python, R, Scala, and SQL), as well as expertise with modern ML packages and libraries (SciKitLearn, Pandas, PyTorch, TidyVerse, Tensorflow, Keras, Shiny, and/or AutoML tools).

• Experienced in Databricks and MS Azure cloud architecture

• Requires Daily Office Presence in Atlanta, GA or Dallas, Texas. No relocation assistance is provided.

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#LI-Onsite  – Full-time office role-

Our Sr. Specialist Data Scientist, earns between $122,000.00-$183,000.00 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

AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined.

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