Director of Technology Software Development

AT&T

Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 188100 - 282100

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T you wont just imagine the futureyoull build it.

About the team:

Join a strategic initiative to transform our wireline network software development organization. As Director of Technology Software development you will lead the buildout of a high-performance software development team tasked with delivering high-quality innovative software for core company priorities. Key priorities include expanding fiber coverage modernizing core infrastructure and legacy migration. You will drive productivity through AI integration foster a culture of quality-first delivery and ensure our software differentiates us in a highly competitive market.

What youll do:

Team & Organization Buildout

Lead the recruitment hiring and onboarding of an embedded software team including software architects and test engineers.
Insource a portion of software development by the end of 2026 to reduce reliance on external partners and optimize cost efficiency.
Oversee software that supports Construction and Engineering to forecast plan design build and operate the network.
Lead the team into the AI era by transforming SDLC processes to increase time to market improve resiliency and complete application rationalization efforts.

AI Integration & Productivity

Champion the adoption of AI tools to boost team productivity and efficiency positioning AI as an enabler.
Lead delivery in a high-stress high-expectation environment where software reliability is critical for millions of customers.
Overcome internal process and onboarding hurdles to maintain delivery velocity.
Operate effectively within Agile development environments.
Collaborate with Network and Business teams to deliver differentiated software that drives the Fiber buildout corporate strategy.

Quality-First Development

Instill a culture of quality-first delivery through rigorous automated testing and daily functional checks prior to releases.

Operational Excellence

Manage workflow bottlenecks and capacity constraints to ensure realistic timelines and clear accountability.
Lead process improvement efforts to counteract bureaucratic slowdowns in hiring and onboarding.

Long-Term Vision

Support the companys insourcing strategy to enhance innovation reduce costs and maintain market agility.
Enable faster differentiated feature development to drive customer retention and revenue growth.

What youll need:

10 years of experience in embedded software development with 5 years in engineering leadership roles.
Proven track record of building and scaling software development teams preferably within Wireline Network Systems.
Strong experience with software architecture.
Demonstrated success driving AI and automation adoption to achieve productivity gains.
Prior experience delivering highstakes largescale deployments.
Onsite work required in Atlanta GA.

Preferred:

Proven experience leading and building highperforming broadband device technology teams with deep expertise in fiber and fixed wireless gateway architectures platforms and technologies.
Demonstrated ability to foster a culture of innovation by driving transformative solutions and continuous improvement across telecom device portfolios.
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Telecommunications or a related technical field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Our Director-Technology earns between$188100-$282100 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:

Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
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)
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.

#LI-Onsite Full-time office role-

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Weekly Hours:

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

USA:GA:Atlanta / 1025 Lenox Park Blvd Ne - Adm:1025 Lenox Park Blvd Ne

Salary Range:

$188100.00 - $282100.00

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 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.

Required Experience:

Director

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&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.Join AT&T and help shape the future of communicatio...