Lead Software Engineering – Cloud Security Platform (Test Strategy)

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.

Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Chief Security Office ensures that our assets are safeguarded through truthful transparency, enforce accountability and master cybersecurity to stay ahead of threats. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future-you’ll create it.

About this Position:
At AT&T, secure, cloud-first technology is the foundation of our future. As a Lead Software Engineer, Test Strategy in our Chief Security Office (CSO), you’ll play a critical role in protecting millions of customers and the infrastructure that powers our world. You’ll drive the technical excellence of our testing and QA engineering, ensuring our cloud security platforms are robust, innovative, and ready for tomorrow’s challenges.

We’re seeking a hands-on, highly skilled engineer who thrives on building, automating, and optimizing testing strategies for cloud-native environments. This is your chance to shape the quality and security of Astra—AT&T’s flagship cloud security platform—and be a technical leader in a team that values curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.

What You’ll Do:

• Engineer World-Class Testing:
  Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test frameworks and automation pipelines that ensure every aspect of Astra is secure, reliable, and performs at scale.
• Champion QA and Security:
  Integrate advanced security testing, threat modeling, and incident simulations into the QA process—keeping our platform and customers a step ahead of cyber threats.
• Innovate with Automation and AI:
  Leverage the latest in test automation, AI-driven testing, and non-functional testing techniques to maximize coverage, efficiency, and insight across functional, performance, and security domains.
• Collaborate and Influence:
  Work closely with software engineers, product managers, and security specialists to embed quality and security from the earliest design stages through release.
• Mentor and Inspire:
  Guide junior engineers and peers in best practices for test automation, code quality, and secure development—building a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
• Drive Data-Driven Quality:
  Use metrics, analytics, and feedback loops to continuously improve testing processes, detect issues early, and accelerate time-to-value for new features.
• Elevate the User Experience:
  Ensure that rigorous testing delivers not only secure and resilient solutions, but also intuitive and seamless user experiences.

Who You Are:

• An expert in building and scaling test automation for cloud-native platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deeply knowledgeable about modern QA methodologies, security testing, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, JUnit, PyTest).
• Experienced in integrating security principles and tools into the software development lifecycle.
• A collaborative team player, able to communicate complex ideas effectively across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passionate about mentoring, continuous learning, and staying ahead of evolving technology and threat landscapes.
• Creative, adaptable, and ready to solve complex challenges in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, test automation, or QA for cloud-based platforms.
• Experience with AI/ML-driven testing or emerging automation tools.
• Proven record of successfully leading quality initiatives through technological and organizational change.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree (MS/MA) in Computer Science, Engineering, or Cybersecurity preferred. 5+ years of related experience in software engineering and test automation.

Supervisor:

No

Our Lead Software Engineering earns between $141,300-$211,900 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