Principal Software Engineering

AT&T

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Work type: On-site
Location: Dallas, TX
Salary: $174,100–$261,100 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Closes: Nov 10, 2026 (soon)
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 108 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Software Engineering

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JOB TITLE: Principal Software Engineering As a Principal Software Engineering, you will serve as a lead architect for the AI-powered tools, automation platforms, and Agentic AI ecosystem. You will build and scale the software foundation for converged wireline and wireless planning, intelligent automation, and AI-driven decision-making. Your daily responsibilities include identifying transformational opportunities, designing enterprise-scale architecture patterns, and building production-grade prototypes or proofs of concept. You will utilize Python, Java, LangGraph, SQL, and Git while implementing CI/CD and DevOps practices. The role requires integrating LLMs, predictive models, and AI APIs into business workflows to solve complex problems. You will manage data pipelines, web services, and cloud data ecosystems to ensure security, scalability, and reliability across various business units and high-impact projects.

What does a Software Engineering earn?

Median $179400 from 43 postings across 14 companies.

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Skills

Generative AI Python Java LangGraph LLMs SQL CI/CD DevOps Git APIs Data Pipelines Cloud Platforms Machine Learning Data Visualization

What you'll do

Architect and scale the software foundation for AI-powered tools, automation platforms, and Agentic AI ecosystems.
Design enterprise-scale technology solutions that integrate business processes, data, applications, and AI capabilities.
Develop architecture patterns, standards, and reusable frameworks to ensure security, scalability, and performance.
Lead the adoption of generative AI technologies while ensuring compliance with governance and risk management requirements.
Build prototypes, proofs of concept, and production-grade solutions using Python, Java, or LangGraph.
Integrate LLMs, predictive models, and intelligent automation capabilities into existing business workflows.
Identify and pilot new AI capabilities, such as agents and copilots, to improve organizational productivity.
Evaluate technology platforms and vendors to support strategic business objectives and innovation programs.

What we're looking for

7+ years of related experience in the area of professional responsibility.
Experience building AI-enabled business solutions.
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and modern AI platforms.
Strong software and AI development experience using Python, Java, or LangGraph (preferred).
Experience with Git, CI/CD, DevOps, APIs, web services, and SQL for enterprise-scale datasets (preferred).
Understanding of cloud platforms, data ecosystems, and creating analytics solutions or data visualizations (preferred).
Experience integrating LLMs, predictive models, and intelligent automation into business workflows (preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering (preferred).