Job Description:

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 AT&T, we empower leaders to drive change in a fast-evolving, connected world. Your strategic vision will help serve customers and transform lives through innovative solutions and impactful connections.

The Principal Data/AI Engineer will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between data engineering and analytics, enabling data-driven decision making across the organization. This position is ideal for a candidate passionate about designing robust data and analytics infrastructure and streamlining business data processes.

What you’ll do

Lead initiatives to explore, profile, and catalog new and existing data sources, by partnering with business and technical teams to identify valuable datasets and uncover opportunities for enhanced data utilization

Develop and maintain scalable, reliable data architecture, pipelines, and transformation workflows to support advanced analytics and reporting

Collaborate with business stakeholders to map, document, and optimize data-related business processes creating clear, user-friendly documentation for data models, data flows, and data governance practices

Design and deliver training sessions, workshops, and materials to educate users on data and tools, best practices, and data literacy

Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for data-related questions across the organization

What you’ll need

Strong experience with SQL, data m{todeling, and ETL/ELT processes.Proficiency with analytics engineering tools (e.g., dbt, Looker, Tableau).Excellent written and verbal communication skills for documentation and training.Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and translate business requirements into technical solutions.Experience in data discovery, profiling, and cataloging tools.A passion for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

What you’ll bring

By combining technical expertise with strong communication and process skills, the Principal Data/AI Engineer will ensure that high-quality, well-documented data assets are discoverable and actionable, while also fostering a culture of data literacy and empowerment across the business.

Our Principal Data/AI Engineering,

earns between $174,100 - $261,100. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. In0dividual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.  

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: 8critical 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

If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. 

Apply today!

Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$155,400.00 - $261,100.00

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 law. In 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.

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