Director-Technology

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Introduction

Build the future of connectivity by transforming how technology powers insight, innovation, and scale. At AT&T, our technology leaders turn complex data into intelligent solutions that drive business outcomes across the enterprise. Join a team where your expertise in modern platforms, software engineering, and artificial intelligence helps shape how the organization operates, innovates, and grows.

Job Overview

In this role, you will direct and lead large, high-performing technology teams responsible for the strategy, architecture, and delivery of wireless and wireline software platforms and advanced AI-driven software solutions. You will guide the development, optimization, and operation of systems spanning modern software delivery, data platforms, and emerging technologies. Partnering closely with business and technology leaders, you will align technology investments with organizational goals while delivering scalable, reliable, and innovative solutions that generate measurable impact.

What You’ll Do

• Set technology strategy, architecture, and delivery direction for wireless and wireline network, including geospatial and data-driven systems.
• Lead and develop multi-layered teams across software design, delivery, systems architecture, and technical operations.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle to ensure efficient, secure, and high-quality solution delivery.
• Drive adoption of artificial intelligence and advanced analytics, including agents and agentic workflows and intelligent applications.
• Partner with business stakeholders to translate needs into technology strategies, roadmaps, and prioritized initiatives.
• Manage complex programs and projects, including business case development, resource planning, budget tracking, and vendor coordination.

• Experience leading enterprise software platforms and large-scale application development initiatives.
• Strong background in modern software engineering practices, architecture, and delivery models.
• Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning, agentic workflows or advanced analytics solutions.
• Expertise managing complex programs, including roadmap planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Ability to evaluate emerging technologies and integrate them into scalable, production environments.
• Experience coordinating with vendors, consultants, and cross-functional technology teams.

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Computer Science desired.
• 10+ years of related experience in technology leadership, software engineering, or enterprise IT roles.
• Demonstrated success leading large organizations, including direct supervision of managers and senior professionals.
• Proven ability to design and execute technology strategies aligned with enterprise goals.
• Experience influencing hiring, performance management, promotion, and compensation decisions.
• Background working in complex, highly scaled enterprise environments preferred.

Our Director-Technology jobs earn between $210,600.00 - $316,000.00 USD Annual. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual 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 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
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays

40

Time Type

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range

$210,600.00 - $316,000.00

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