Lead Data/AI Engineering

Job Description:

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 AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.

Architect, develop, and optimize scalable, high-performance solutions using advanced software engineering methodologies and cutting-edge Data & AI technologies, transforming complex data into actionable insights that drive informed decision-making and business growth through collaborative efforts with diverse teams.

What you’ll do

Typical tasks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Engineering and Analytics: Translate Data & AI use-case requirements into effective data models and pipelines. Ensure data integrity through statistical quality procedures and advanced AI techniques.

•  Platform Scalability and Optimization: Evaluate and select optimal technologies for cloud and on-premises deployments. Implement strategies for scalability, performance monitoring, and cost optimization.

• Design, Development, Testing, and Deployment: Lead the creation of scalable Data & AI applications using software engineering best practices (e.g., automation, version control, CI/CD). Develop and implement rigorous testing strategies to ensure reliability and performance. Oversee deployment processes and address issues related to configuration, environment, and security.

• Technologies: Demonstrate expertise with Data & AI technologies (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake), programming languages (e.g., Java, Scala, Python, PySpark, SQL), API development patterns (e.g., HTTP/REST), and cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS).

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Scientific Computing) preferred

• 7+ years of related experience

• Master’s degree is a plus

What you’ll bring

• An experienced professional recognized as an expert, who creatively resolves complex issues using broad and in-depth knowledge.

• Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy and influences executive decisions.

• Mentors less experienced staff and implements long-term plans that impact the organization.

• Frequently collaborates with senior leadership.

Supervisor: 

• No

TCP Career Step Differentiator

• Manages very complex work related to data engineering and AI, solving major business problems.

Our Lead Data/AI Engineering earns between $158,200 - $237,400. 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: 8critical 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

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. 

Apply today!

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$158,200.00 - $237,400.00

It 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 orientat