AT&T · 9 hours ago
Lead System Engineering
Plano, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$158K/yr - $237K/yr
5+ years expAT&T is a leading telecommunications company seeking a Lead System Engineer to define subsystems, allocate responsibilities, and ensure seamless integration of solutions. The role involves working with development teams, validating technology assumptions, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance workflow solutions and support digital transformation initiatives.
Telecom & CommunicationsEnterprise SoftwareAppsCollaborationCommunications InfrastructureMobileService IndustryTelecommunicationsWireless
Responsibilities
Define subsystems and their interfaces, allocate responsibilities to subsystems, understand solution deployment, and communicate requirements for interactions with solution context
Align development teams to a shared technical direction and partners with those teams in elaborating the Solution and its interfaces
Validate technology assumptions and evaluate implementation alternatives
Establish critical NFRs at the solution level and participate in the definition of others
Participate in planning, definition, and high-level design of the system solution and explore alternatives
Develop the Architectural Runway in support of new business Features and Capabilities
Work with portfolio stakeholders, Solution, and Enterprise Architects, to develop, analyze, split, and realize the implementation of enablers
Participate in project planning, system and solution demos, and retrospective workshops
Understand technical characteristics of and assist with architectural integration of external components, systems, and platforms
Build, deploy, and test full stack web solutions using modern development tools and methodologies by managing user acceptance testing, incorporating feedback and performing iterative enhancements to improve functionality and user experience
Engage with end users and General Managers (GMs) to expand and refine workflow solutions by ensuring alignment with business processes and objectives
Acquire foundational knowledge of emerging technology solutions focused on rapid development and deployment of automation tools for business clients by positioning to support ongoing digital transformation initiatives
Update skills and technical expertise to stay abreast of industry trends and new technologies relevant to web solutions and automation deployment
Analyze and understand solution deployment environments to ensure seamless integration and operational efficiency across multiple platforms
Communicate detailed technical requirements and interface specifications to development teams and stakeholders by ensuring alignment with overall solution context and business objectives
Create and maintain detailed technical documentation including best practices for cloning and managing Azure DevOps repositories using Git in Visual Studio Code by promoting knowledge sharing and operational consistency within AT&T
Apply knowledge in languages including Java, Python, and C#
Apply experience with scripting languages including JavaScript and VBScript (VBS)
Apply knowledge of relational database management systems including SQL Server
Apply knowledge with NoSQL databases including CosmosDB and MongoDB
Utilize cloud-based data systems including Microsoft Azure
Work directly with business clients and partners
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered, or 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in a related occupation applying knowledge in languages including Java, Python, and C#
Applying experience with scripting languages including JavaScript and VBScript (VBS)
Applying knowledge of relational database management systems including SQL Server
Applying knowledge with NoSQL databases including CosmosDB and MongoDB
Utilizing cloud-based data systems including Microsoft Azure
Working directly with business clients and partners
Alternatively, the employer will accept a Master's degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
3 years of experience in the job offered, or 3 years of experience in a related occupation applying knowledge in languages including Java, Python, and C#
Applying experience with scripting languages including JavaScript and VBScript (VBS)
Applying knowledge of relational database management systems including SQL Server
Applying knowledge with NoSQL databases including CosmosDB and MongoDB
Utilizing cloud-based data systems including Microsoft Azure
Working directly with business clients and partners
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: 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
Company
AT&T
AT&T is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, internet and digital television services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.04BKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-09-19Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2024-02-12Grant· $42.3M
2023-01-19Grant· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Legg
Chief Technology Officer
Pascal Desroches
Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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