Principal 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.

The Principal Data/AI Engineer will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between data engineering and analytics, enabling data-driven decision making across the organization. This position is ideal for a candidate passionate about designing robust data and analytics infrastructure and streamlining business data processes.

What you’ll do

• Lead initiatives to explore, profile, and catalog new and existing data sources, by partnering with business and technical teams to identify valuable datasets and uncover opportunities for enhanced data utilization

• Develop and maintain scalable, reliable data architecture, pipelines, and transformation workflows to support advanced analytics and reporting

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to map, document, and optimize data-related business processes creating clear, user-friendly documentation for data models, data flows, and data governance practices

• Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and materials to educate users on data and tools, best practices, and data literacy

• Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for data-related questions across the organization

What you’ll need

• Strong experience with SQL, data m{todeling, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Proficiency with analytics engineering tools (e.g., dbt, Looker, Tableau).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and training.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience in data discovery, profiling, and cataloging tools.
• A passion for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

What you’ll bring

• By combining technical expertise with strong communication and process skills, the Principal Data/AI Engineer will ensure that high-quality, well-documented data assets are discoverable and actionable, while also fostering a culture of data literacy and empowerment across the business.

Our Principal Data/AI Engineering,

earns between $174,100 - $261,100. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. In0dividual 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:

$155,400.00 - $261,100.00

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 orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.