At AT&T Labs we’re shaping the future of technology. As part of the Chief Technology Office (CTO) we’re the embodiment of innovation. We’re responsible for designing and building wired and wireless networks, including the nation’s fastest 4G LTE, 5G wireless networks, groundbreaking AirGig transport and Consumer IPTV network. With eight Nobel Prizes and an industry-leading team that supports one of the world’s largest and most advanced IP backbone networks, we’ll look to you for help in driving innovation and creating new and disruptive technologies.

What’s it like to be a part of one of the premier telecommunications laboratories in the world?

During our summer internship program, you’ll gain exposure to various technical initiatives across AT&T labs. You’ll work alongside our team on real-world challenges across our business – Information & Systems Research, Data Science, Network Systems & Engineering, Global Optical & Data Development, IP Voice Network Disaggregation, Network Function Virtualization, Software Defined Networking, Wireless Networking, Network Access Technologies and more.

As an intern at AT&T Labs, you’ll also collaborate with top minds in the field on cutting-edge research and development for network technologies and the applications that take advantage of connectivity. Imagine gaining practical work experience all the while advancing your education, expanding your network, and launching a successful career.

After the 10-week program, the options are endless. Perhaps you’ll identify an exciting opportunity in the CTO or elsewhere in our innovative company. Ready to get started? Here’s what it takes to join our award-winning team:

Qualifications for Advanced Internship

• Enrolled in an advanced degree program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Statistics, or related technical field.
• Network & services and IP and voice services experience and awareness helpful.
• Demonstrated ability to do original and independent research.

Required Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Technical Advanced Degree (i.e PhD)
• Must be able to clear a background check and drug test and possibly a driver’s license check

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. With a network that covers 225 countries, including more than 120 million customers, we’d say we’re well on our way. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications company and an amazing place to work and grow. Join our team by applying today!

We understand that our customers want an easier, less complicated life.

We’re using our network, labs, products, services and people to create a world where everything works together seamlessly, and life is better as a result. How will we continue to drive for this excellence in innovation?

With you.

Our people, and their passion to succeed, are at the heart of what we do. Today, we’re poised to connect millions of people with their world, delivering the human benefits of technology in ways that defy the imaginable.