Director of Technology
Dallas, Texas
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.
Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Product Development team, part of AT&T Technology Services, is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions that power differentiated, simplified customer experiences. Bring your bold ideas and fearless risk-taking to redefine connectivity and transform how the world shares stories and experiences that matter. When you step into a career with AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll create it.
The Product Development team is dedicated to reimagining how software products are built at AT&T—enabling us to move fast, adopt new technologies, and deliver solutions that directly impact the company and the industry. As part of our team, you’ll take on ambitious work, learn new technologies, and deliver solutions that scale to AT&T’s infrastructure.
As a Director of Technology, you’ll lead one or more technical organizations (typically 6+ direct reports and a total org size of 50+), growing teams to deliver ambitious, high-impact solutions. You’ll shape strategy, drive rapid innovation, and empower teams to deliver at scale.
Overview:
This career step requires advanced leadership experience. You are responsible for setting technology vision and strategy, overseeing the delivery and operational excellence of multiple teams; fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Set a compelling technology vision and translate big ideas—including AI-driven strategies—into actionable plans that elevate AT&T’s technology landscape.
Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning—encouraging teams to challenge convention, experiment boldly, and pursue excellence.
Champion modern engineering practices and drive the adoption of cutting-edge tools, frameworks, and delivery models to accelerate innovation.
Guide teams in integrating AI-powered features, leveraging pre-trained models, optimizing data pipelines, and applying best practicesto drive automation and rapid development.
Collaborate across business, engineering, and executive teams to identify opportunities, remove barriers, and deliver technology-driven business transformation.
Oversee organizational planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and governance to ensure operational excellence and sustainable growth—including talent development, performance management, and capital/resource planning.
Step into the details when support is needed, participate in detailed technical conversations to support the right technical solution what unblocks your team.
Champion a growth mindset—embracing ambiguity, learning from failure, and leading the organization through change and transformation.
Mentor and empower your people—celebrating diversity of thought and inspiring the next generation of technology leaders.
Education (Preferred):
MS degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Experience:
Requires at least ten years' experience and supervisory experience.
Demonstrated success inspiring high-performing teams, driving creative solutions, and delivering at scale in dynamic environments.
Experience leading the adoption and integration of AI/ML technologies or data-driven platforms in large-scale organizations is highly desirable.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
Be at the forefront of applied AI innovation—translate cutting-edge AI capabilities into tangible products that empower millions.
Collaborate with diverse, passionate teams that embrace creative problem-solving.
Shape the future of connectivity with intelligent solutions that leverage AI’s potential in a thoughtful and responsible manner.
Grow your expertise as you lead AI integrations to deliver global real-world impact.
Our Director of Technology, earns between $191,400-$287,200 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 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.
#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-
Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Dallas, TexasSalary Range:
$191,400.00 - $287,200.00It 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.
Job ID R-71106 Date posted 06/24/2025
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