AT&T

Lead Data/AI Engineering

AT&T$170K — $237K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Data Science; or foreign equivalent
  • 5 years of progressive experience in data engineering or AI/ML applications
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
  • Familiarity with data pipeline tools like Apache Spark and Airflow
  • Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
  • Knowledge of CI/CD and version control systems like Git

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize advanced data pipelines using Apache Spark, Kafka, and cloud-native tools
  • Collaborate with data scientists and stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights
  • Develop, deploy, and monitor AI/ML models and operationalize them through APIs
  • Ensure data quality and compliance by applying best practices in data governance
  • Research and prototype cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms and evaluate emerging technologies
  • Communicate findings through dashboards and technical documentation
  • Champion CI/CD best practices to improve performance and scalability of data solutions

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • At least 23 days of paid vacation and 9 holidays
  • Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
  • Adoption Reimbursement
  • Disability Benefits (short and long term)
  • Life and Accidental Death Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
  • Extensive wellness programs
  • Employee discounts on AT&T services
Full Job Description
JOB TITLE: Lead Data/AI Engineering

JOB LOCATION: 2900 W Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX 75075

DUTIES: Design, develop, and optimize advanced data pipelines using technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, Airflow, and cloud-native tools like AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, or Google Dataflow to drive business insights and enable automation. Collaborate with data scientists, architects, and business stakeholders to transform raw data into actionable intelligence, while architecting and maintaining robust data solutions across data lakes, warehouses, and marts using platforms like Snowflake, Redshift, or BigQuery. Develop, deploy, and monitor AI/ML models with frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-Learn, and operationalize these models via APIs and batch or streaming services. Ensure data quality, security, and compliance by applying best practices in data governance, encryption, and access control, leveraging tools such as Apache Atlas, Collibra, or cloud security features. Research and prototype cutting-edge AI/ML algorithms, evaluate emerging technologies, and communicate findings through technical documentation, dashboards (e.g., Power BI, Tableau), and presentations. Champion best practices in CI/CD, automation, and code review to continuously improve the performance, scalability, and reliability of the organization's data and AI ecosystem.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Data Science and 5 (five) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or 5 (five) years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in a related occupation utilizing Python and SQL for data engineering and AI/ML applications; using cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure ) and data pipeline tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Airflow, Databricks); working with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn); utilizing CI/CD and version control systems (e.g., Git).

Our Lead Data/AI Engineerings earn between $170,000 - $237,400 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers.

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:
40

Time Type:
Regular

Location:
Plano, Texas

About AT&T

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AT&T Careers

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Size
203,000 employees
Market Cap
$131.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$5.1 billion
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+0.6%
Revenue
$171.7 billion
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