Job Description - External

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.

As a Principal Data/AI Engineering, you'll 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.

This role requires participation in a rotational on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays.

What you’ll do

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

Design, Development, Testing, and Deployment: Lead the creation of scalable Data & AI applications using best practices in software engineering such as automation, version control, and CI/CD. Develop and implement rigorous testing strategies to ensure application reliability and performance. Oversee deployment processes, addressing issues related to configuration, environment, or security.

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

API & Microservice Development: Architect and build secure, scalable microservices and APIs, ensuring broad usability, security, and adherence to best practices in documentation and version control.

Platform Scalability & Optimization: Evaluate and select optimal technologies for cloud and on-premise deployments, implementing strategies for scalability, performance monitoring, and cost optimization.

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

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired such as Computer Science or Scientific Computing.

2+ years of related experience.

Certification is required in some areas.

What you’ll bring

An experienced professional with in-depth knowledge, applying organizational practices to resolve moderately difficult problems.

Works with independent judgement on expansive projects with minimal supervision, implementing policy changes to improve functions.

Actions impact efficiency costs, schedules and client relationships. Interacts primarily within the department and with General Managers and above across various teams.

This role requires participation in a rotational on-call schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Supervisor:

No

TCP Career Step Differentiator:

Performing moderately complex work related to data engineering and learning AI.

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. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, an 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:

$174,100.00 - $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.

Job ID R-100945 Date posted 02/12/2026