Principal AI Engineer

AT&T

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On-site
Location
Dallas, TXAtlanta, GA
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live today
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Oct 16, 2026

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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 82 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $130,200–$226,800 across 70 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal AI Engineer

As a Principal AI Engineer (SDLC), you will join the Generative AI & Enterprise Applications team to design, build, and deploy production-ready AI products across the enterprise. You will transform advanced capabilities like Large Language Models, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, and agentic workflows into scalable business applications including chatbots, copilots, and automation systems. Your daily work involves developing RESTful APIs, microservices, and backend services while integrating these features into existing corporate platforms. You will manage AI workloads on Azure and AWS using Kubernetes and Docker, while establishing CI/CD pipelines and MLOps practices for lifecycle management. The role requires proficiency in Python, cloud-native architecture, and modern software engineering. You will solve complex problems by turning prototypes into secure, high-volume production solutions that enhance customer experiences and operational intelligence through the full Software Development Life Cycle.

What does a AI Engineer earn?

Median $195000 from 90 postings across 36 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Build and deploy production-ready Generative AI applications using LLMs, RAG architectures, and agentic workflows.
  • Develop scalable APIs, microservices, and backend services to power AI-enabled enterprise platforms.
  • Integrate AI capabilities into existing business systems and customer-facing applications.
  • Manage and deploy AI workloads across cloud environments like Azure and AWS using Kubernetes.
  • Establish CI/CD pipelines and implement MLOps best practices for monitoring and lifecycle management.
  • Translate complex business requirements into technical solutions and scalable software architectures.
  • Evaluate emerging AI technologies to identify opportunities for enterprise adoption and integration.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
  • Experience developing enterprise applications using modern software engineering practices and SDLC environments.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and modern application development frameworks.
  • Experience building RESTful APIs and microservices.
  • Knowledge of Generative AI technologies, LLMs, and AI application architectures.
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure and/or AWS.
  • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and software release management.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Experience building RAG solutions (preferred).
  • Experience developing agentic AI workflows and autonomous AI systems (preferred).
  • Knowledge of MLOps platforms and machine learning deployment practices (preferred).
  • Familiarity with vector databases, prompt engineering, and AI evaluation frameworks (preferred).
  • Exposure to enterprise security, governance, and responsible AI practices (preferred).

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