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Job Overview

The Transport Automation & Orchestration team is responsible for developing software solutions that automate the implementation of Transport Network designs across T-Mobile's nationwide network infrastructure.

Our mission is to transform traditionally manual network engineering processes into intelligent, automated workflows that improve efficiency, consistency, and scalability. The team operates at the intersection of software engineering, network engineering, automation, and emerging AI-enabled technologies.

We build applications and automation capabilities that enable transport engineers to deploy, manage, and optimize network services while supporting T-Mobile's long-term vision of increasingly automated network operations.

This role is ideal for an engineer who can contribute hands-on development across modern software platforms, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality software solutions that support transport automation initiatives.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, continuously learns new technologies and methodologies, and enjoys solving complex technical problems. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to software platforms that support the evolution of network automation and operational efficiency across T-Mobile's transport network environment.

Why Join This Team

This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the convergence of telecommunications, software engineering, automation, and emerging AI technologies.

Engineers on this team help develop software platforms that support the automation of network operations at scale. You will work on impactful applications that improve how network services are implemented, automated, and managed across T-Mobile's transport environment.

If you are excited by complex engineering challenges, automation, modern development practices, and the opportunity to contribute to the future of network operations, this role provides a meaningful opportunity to make an impact.

What You'll Build

Engineers on this team develop software platforms and automation capabilities that:

• Implement Transport Network designs through automated workflows.
• Reduce manual engineering effort and improve operational consistency.
• Support the long-term vision of autonomous network operations.
• Improve operational visibility and automation effectiveness.
• Support engineering teams through scalable software and workflow solutions.

Technology Environment

Application Development

• MongoDB
• Express.js
• Angular
• Node.js
• RESTful APIs
• Microservices architectures

Modern Engineering Practices

• CI/CD pipelines
• SSDLC
• Automated testing
• Source control and merge request workflows
• Observability and monitoring solutions
• Modern software design patterns

Artificial Intelligence & AI Engineering

Engineers on this team may work with technologies such as:

• GitLab Duo (Claude)
• GitHub Copilot
• ChatGPT
• OpenAI APIs

Exposure to AI-assisted development tools and AI-enabled software capabilities is beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable software applications using modern software development technologies and practices.
• Develop backend services, APIs, integrations, automation workflows, and supporting application components that enable transport automation initiatives.
• Build APIs, integrations, and workflow orchestration solutions supporting transport engineering processes.
• Contribute to application performance, reliability, maintainability, and scalability improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve software defects and production issues as needed.

Software Engineering Practices

• Participate in code reviews and merge request reviews to support software quality and maintainability.
• Share technical knowledge and contribute to software engineering best practices across the team.
• Contribute to the effective use of modern engineering methodologies and development tools.
• Follow established coding standards, architectural guidelines, and engineering quality practices while providing feedback for continuous improvement.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Partner closely with Transport Engineering teams to understand network design requirements and operational challenges.
• Collaborate with Product Management, DevOps, Data Engineering, and other technical teams.
• Participate in planning activities, technical discussions, and solution development efforts.
• Support continuous improvement and iterative software delivery practices.
• Contribute ideas that improve systems, processes, and operational efficiency.

Preferred Domain Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas are highly desirable.

Telecommunications & Networking

• Wireless Telecommunications (RAN Transport and Backhaul)
• IP Networking
• Transport Network Design
• Carrier-grade network operations
• Experience developing software solutions within networking, telecommunications, infrastructure, or network automation environments is highly valued.

Orchestration & Automation

• Itential Pronghorn Platform
• Network orchestration platforms
• Workflow automation platforms
• Infrastructure automation technologies

Artificial Intelligence

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools
• Exposure to generative AI concepts and applications
• Experience building software that incorporates AI-enabled capabilities

Desired Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate thrives in an environment that balances independent execution with collaborative problem solving.

Successful candidates are:

• Self-motivated and capable of independent execution.
• Strong collaborators who enjoy partnering across technical disciplines.
• Curious and committed to continuous learning.
• Adaptable to evolving technologies, platforms, tools, and development methodologies.
• Effective communicators who can clearly articulate ideas and technical concepts.
• Interested in expanding technical expertise and sharing knowledge with teammates.
• Excited by the opportunity to contribute to network automation and AI-enabled operational improvements.

What Success Looks Like

Successful engineers in this role demonstrate excellence across four key dimensions.

Productivity & Execution

• Consistently deliver high-quality software solutions and automation capabilities.
• Complete work with appropriate speed, quality, and reliability.
• Produce maintainable, scalable, and operationally sound software solutions.

Learning & Adaptability

• Quickly adopt emerging technologies, frameworks, and development practices.
• Continuously expand expertise across software engineering, automation, networking, and transport domains.
• Embrace innovation while maintaining strong engineering fundamentals.
• Become proficient in the transport network domain and contribute independently to assigned development work within established delivery timelines.

Communication & Collaboration

• Clearly communicate technical concepts and implementation approaches.
• Collaborate effectively across engineering and business teams.
• Contribute positively to team culture and knowledge sharing.

Technical Contribution

• Evaluate technologies and implementation approaches to support business objectives.
• Contribute to software design discussions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support engineering quality, maintainability, and operational excellence.

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience
  OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience
  OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)

• Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Engineering (Required)

• 2-4 years Technical engineering experience. (Required)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Analytical Thinking - Ability to evaluate technical requirements, analyze complex problems, identify root causes, and develop effective software solutions that support transport automation and network operations.
• Collaboration - Ability to work effectively with software engineers, network engineers, product owners, and cross-functional teams to deliver solutions that meet business and operational objectives.
• Continuous Development - Ability to continuously learn and apply new technologies, tools, methodologies, and industry knowledge to improve technical capabilities and solution delivery.
• DevOps - Ability to apply modern software delivery practices including source control, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, deployment processes, monitoring, and operational support.
• Emerging Technologies - Ability to evaluate, learn, and apply new technologies, including automation platforms, AI-assisted development tools, and evolving software engineering practices.
• Programming Languages - Ability to develop, maintain, and troubleshoot software applications using modern programming languages, frameworks, and development tools.
• Software Design - Ability to design scalable, maintainable, and re
• liable software solutions that align with business requirements, architectural standards, and operational needs.
• Software Development - Ability to develop, test, debug, deploy, and support software applications and services using established engineering practices and development methodologies.
• Technology Development - Ability to contribute to the development and enhancement of software platforms, automation capabilities, integrations, and technical solutions that improve operational efficiency and business outcomes.
• Test Evaluation - Ability to evaluate software quality through testing, validation, troubleshooting, and defect resolution to ensure applications meet functional, performance, and reliability requirements.
• At least 18 years of age
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel :

Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes

DOT Regulated :

DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No

Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $92,500 - $166,800

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, click here .

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