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Lead Data/AI Engineering
Reads like a Data Engineer role: pipelines and data infrastructure.
Dallas, Texas
Actively hiring, first seen by us today- Pay
$158,200–237,400/yearAnnual period assumed — pay source
Salary Range: $158,200.00 - $237,400.00 AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
Read the full posting- Work setting
- Not stated
- Employment
Full-time — employment source
This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered. Overall Purpose: THIS JOB REQUIRES SPECIAL APPROVAL FROM THE COMPENSATION JOB FAMILY OWNER. 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.
Employment type in the employer’s posting: Full time
From the employer’s posting
What you’ll work on
Full postingLead creation of scalable Data and AI applications with CI/CD and version control
Find workflow bottlenecks in Revenue Operations that data or agentic AI can address
Own end-to-end delivery of Rev Ops data and agentic AI solutions, from prototype to handoff
Architect and build secure, scalable microservices and APIs
Translate use-case requirements into data models and pipelines
From the employer’s posting
Lead the creation of scalable Data & AI applications using best practices in software engineering such as automation, version control, and CI/CD.
Partner with Rev Ops stakeholders to discover workflow bottlenecks, repetitive tasks, and decision-support needs
Own the end-to-end delivery of targeted Rev Ops data and agentic AI solutions
Architect and build secure, scalable microservices and APIs, ensuring broad usability, security, and adherence to best practices in documentation and version control.
Translate Data & AI use case requirements into effective data models and pipelines
Education & alternatives
TCP Career Step Differentiator: Managing very complex work related to data engineering and AI. Solving major business problems. Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired such as Computer Science or Scientific Computing. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas. 

Our Lead Data/AI Engineering jobs earn between $158,200.00 - $237,400.00 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:
Posting record
Report an errorActively hiringFirst seen by us today, still listed, and not a repost of an earlier posting.
- Status in our records
- Live
- First seen by us
- Nov 4, 2026today
- Recorded sightings
- 2
- Last seen by us
- Nov 5, 2026
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How this job compares
Time since we first saw it
Day 0
Early. Similar jobs usually come down between day 6 and day 54.
At At&T, jobs usually come down by about day 6.
From 11,033 similar postings that came down, and 41 of At&T’s. Coming down is not always a hire.
At&T is hiring
9 open jobs
Open jobs by the week we first saw them, last 12 weeks.
- Data Engineer hiring is picking up
- Takes jobs down quickly
- 11% of open jobs were reposted
See how this role fits your experience
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- Java
- Python
- Scala
- SQL
- AWS
- Azure
- Databricks
- GCP
- Kafka
- Snowflake
- Spark
Where the posting names them
- 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). - As part of the Revenue Operations Reinvention Lab, this role will design, build and deploy targeted data and agentic AI solutions that improve Revenue Operations productivity. The engineer will focus on Smaller, high-value use cases that fall outside quarterly enterprise technology roadmaps, while ensuring solutions are secure, maintainable, measurable, and aligned with broader technology architecture.
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Yes. We’ve followed 2 other Lead Data/AI Engineering jobs there since October 2026. 2 came down, usually after about 10 days.
About At&T
- People
- About 133,030 in 2025, down 6% from the year before.Annual report (SEC Form 10-K)
- Company
- Listed as T.
Demand for Data Engineer roles
New Data Engineer postings at the employers we follow are up 8% over the last 5 weeks compared with the 5 before.
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About the role
We file this job under Data Engineer, by the work the posting describes.
Data engineers build and run the pipelines that copy data out of apps and outside services into a warehouse or lake, and fix them when a source changes or a load fails.
Expect SQL, Python, a cloud platform, a scheduler such as Airflow, and often tools for large data such as Spark or Kafka.
An analytics engineer works one step later, turning the raw data a data engineer lands into clean tables people can query.
US government figures for database architects
- Median yearly pay, May 2025
- $139,500
- Expected change, 2025 to 2035
- 9.4% more jobsagainst 3.5% for all jobs
The government has no code for data engineers, so these figures are for the closest group, database architects, which includes data integration and data warehousing specialists.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025) and Employment Projections (2025 to 2035). Occupation code 15-1243.
Job description
This is a full-time onsite role based in the location(s) posted and is performed from the designated work location five days per week. No relocation is offered.
Overall Purpose: THIS JOB REQUIRES SPECIAL APPROVAL FROM THE COMPENSATION JOB FAMILY OWNER. 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.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
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).
- As part of the Revenue Operations Reinvention Lab, this role will design, build and deploy targeted data and agentic AI solutions that improve Revenue Operations productivity. The engineer will focus on Smaller, high-value use cases that fall outside quarterly enterprise technology roadmaps, while ensuring solutions are secure, maintainable, measurable, and aligned with broader technology architecture.
- Identify and prioritize high-value opportunities: Partner with Rev Ops stakeholders to discover workflow bottlenecks, repetitive tasks, and decision-support needs that can be addressed through focused data, automation, or agentic AI solutions.
- Own the end-to-end delivery of targeted Rev Ops data and agentic AI solutions - from use-case discovery and rapid prototyping through controlled deployment, measurement, documentation, and operational handoff - while aligning with enterprise platforms, architecture, and governance requirements.
Job Contribution: An experienced professional, recognized as an expert, creatively resolving complex issues with broad and in-depth knowledge. Leads significant projects with strategic autonomy, influencing executive decisions. Mentors less experienced staff, implements long-term plans impacting the organization, and frequently collaborates with senior leadership.
Supervisor: No
TCP Career Step Differentiator: Managing very complex work related to data engineering and AI. Solving major business problems.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired such as Computer Science or Scientific Computing. 5+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.
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: critical 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
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Dallas, TexasSalary Range:
$158,200.00 - $237,400.00AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
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Salary Range: $158,200.00 - $237,400.00 AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.
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Dallas, Texas
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Salary Range: $158,200.00 - $237,400.00 AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. Click here to learn more or request an application accommodation here.