Director of Technology, Software Development

AT&T

Director of Technology leading software development team at AT&T to enhance connectivity and technology. Focused on high-quality, innovative software for core company priorities.

Posted 6/23/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $188,100 - $282,100 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of an embedded software team, including software architects and test engineers.
Insource a portion of software development by the end of 2026 to reduce reliance on external partners and optimize cost efficiency.
Oversee software that supports Construction and Engineering to forecast, plan, design, build, and operate the network.
Lead the team into the AI era by transforming SDLC processes to increase time to market, improve resiliency, and complete application rationalization efforts.
Champion the adoption of AI tools to boost team productivity and efficiency, positioning AI as an enabler.
Lead delivery in a high-stress, high-expectation environment where software reliability is critical for millions of customers.
Overcome internal process and onboarding hurdles to maintain delivery velocity.
Operate effectively within Agile development environments.
Collaborate with Network and Business teams to deliver differentiated software that drives the Fiber buildout corporate strategy.
Instill a culture of quality-first delivery through rigorous automated testing and daily functional checks prior to releases.
Manage workflow bottlenecks and capacity constraints to ensure realistic timelines and clear accountability.
Lead process improvement efforts to counteract bureaucratic slowdowns in hiring and onboarding.
Support the company’s insourcing strategy to enhance innovation, reduce costs, and maintain market agility.
Enable faster, differentiated feature development to drive customer retention and revenue growth.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, preferably within Wireline Network Systems.
Strong experience with software architecture.
Demonstrated success driving AI and automation adoption to achieve productivity gains.
Prior experience delivering high‑stakes, large‑scale deployments.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 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
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

embedded software developmentsoftware architectureAI adoptionautomationSDLC processesautomated testingfunctional checksprocess improvementfeature developmentlarge-scale deployments

Soft Skills

leadershipteam collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingaccountabilityadaptabilitytime managementquality-first mindsetstrategic thinkingcustomer retention