Director of Technology Software Development

AT&T

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Work type: On-site
Location: Atlanta, GA
Salary: $188,100–$282,100 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $235k

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About AT&T

AT&T is a US-based telecommunications company providing wireless, broadband, and fiber internet service along with phone and connectivity products for consumers and businesses.

AT&T currently has 61 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Director of Technology Software Development

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As the Director of Technology Software Development at AT&T in Atlanta, you will lead a strategic initiative to transform the wireline network software development organization by building and scaling a high-performance team focused on delivering innovative software for core company priorities such as expanding fiber coverage and modernizing infrastructure. Your responsibilities include recruiting and managing an embedded software team, integrating AI tools to enhance productivity, ensuring quality-first delivery through rigorous testing practices, and optimizing workflows to maintain operational excellence in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in embedded software development with a strong background in engineering leadership, particularly within Wireline Network Systems, and expertise in AI adoption and large-scale deployment.

Skills

Agile AI Automation CI/CD Python Java C++ PostgreSQL Kubernetes AWS Terraform Docker Git Jira Confluence

What you'll do

Lead recruitment and hiring of an embedded software team including architects and test engineers.
Oversee the insourcing of software development to reduce reliance on external partners by 2026.
Champion AI tool adoption to enhance team productivity in a high-stakes environment.
Instill a quality-first culture through rigorous automated testing before releases.
Manage workflow bottlenecks to ensure realistic timelines and clear accountability.

What we're looking for

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 within Wireline Network Systems.
Strong experience with software architecture and AI tool adoption for productivity gains.
Demonstrated success delivering high-stakes, large-scale deployments in a critical environment.
Experience leading process improvement efforts to enhance operational efficiency.

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