AT&T

AVP-Digital Engineering

AT&T$227K — $382K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expertise in large-scale web platform architecture and performance optimization.
  • Experience in leading software development lifecycles using modern web technologies and agile methods.
  • Strong skills in managing platform SLAs and operational excellence for high-traffic environments.
  • Proven ability to collaborate with vendors and internal teams on complex technology initiatives.
  • Experience in defining and tracking KPIs related to platform performance and customer experience.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and scale a high-performing web engineering organization for customer-facing platforms.
  • Own the end-to-end engineering lifecycle for web platforms ensuring compliance and reliability.
  • Set technical strategy and roadmap focused on modernization and customer experience.
  • Drive agile delivery and manage vendor partnerships for timely and budget-friendly initiatives.
  • Establish KPIs to measure site performance and customer impact.
  • Represent web technology in executive forums, sharing progress and strategic insights.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • At least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays
  • Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short and long term)
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive employee wellness programs
  • Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories.
Full Job Description

This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted.

Job overview

As an Assistant Vice President - Digital Engineering, you will lead the engineering strategy, delivery, and operations for AT&T’s web platforms, including att.com. You will build and scale a high-performing digital engineering organization while driving an engineering-first mindset across the web channel. Partnering closely with product, digital, and business leaders, you will translate business priorities into a multi-year technology roadmap that modernizes platforms, improves customer experience, and accelerates AT&T’s digital ambitions.

What you’ll do

  • Lead and scale a world-class web engineering organization responsible for designing, building, and operating high-traffic, customer-facing platforms.

  • Own the end-to-end engineering lifecycle for web platforms, ensuring performance, scalability, reliability, and SLA compliance across environments.

  • Set technical strategy and roadmap in partnership with product and business leaders, prioritizing modernization, performance, and customer experience outcomes.

  • Drive agile delivery, vendor partnerships, and financial discipline to ensure initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.

  • Establish KPIs and operating metrics to measure site performance, platform health, delivery effectiveness, and customer experience impact.

  • Represent web technology in executive forums, communicating progress, risks, and opportunities while influencing enterprise digital strategy.

What you’ll need

  • Expertise in large-scale web platform architecture, performance optimization, and site reliability engineering.

  • Experience leading software development lifecycle execution across modern web technologies and agile methodologies.

  • Strong capability managing platform SLAs, incident response, and operational excellence for high-traffic digital environments.

  • Proven ability to partner with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to deliver complex technology initiatives.

  • Experience defining, tracking, and reporting KPIs related to platform performance, availability, and customer experience.

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (preferred).

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience within engineering or IT organizations focused on digital platforms and customer experience.

  • Preferred experience in core web technologies: React, Redux, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML, Tailwind CSS, Bit, Java, Node.js, Spring Boot, Kafka, GraphQL, MuleSoft, Sanity.io, Oracle, PostgreSQL, Redis, Cassandra, Akamai

  • Demonstrated success leading large, multi-layered engineering teams and people managers.

  • Experience shaping long-term technology strategy and aligning engineering investments to business goals.

  • Strong stakeholder leadership with the ability to influence across business, product, and technology organizations.

Supervisor: Yes

Assistant Vice President - Digital Engineering, earns between $227,600 - $382,300 annually. 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 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)

  • Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation

  • 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

Ready to join our team? Apply today

#LI-Onsite 6 Full-time office role

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

USA:GA:Atlanta / 1057 Lenox Park Blvd Ne - Adm:1057 Lenox Park Blvd Ne, USA:TX:Dallas / Two AT&T Plaza (211 S Akard St) - Dat:211 S Akard St

Salary Range:

$227,600.00 - $382,300.00

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1983
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