Principal Release Train Engineer
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.
About the Company:
Join AT&T and reimagine the communications and technologies that connect the world. Our Consumer Technology experience team is delivering innovative and reliable technology solutions to 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.
About the Job:
We are seeking a highly organized and technically fluent Principal Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support architecture leadership, governance compliance, and cross-team coordination across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within the ASF organization. This role is critical to maintaining architectural continuity, delivery velocity, and stakeholder alignment—especially during transitions or scaling efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Program & Team Coordination
Participate in Scrum of Scrums and standups across Foundational and Enhancing ARTs.
Support CR Program Standups (3x weekly), weekly program calls, and Team BLUEprint MuleSoft Scrum Master activities.
Facilitate go/no-go calls and release demos, particularly during release weeks.
Coordinate delivery tracking and governance with Team BLUEprint and MuleSoft teams.
Architecture & Governance Support
Organize and attend standing and ad hoc architecture calls.
Maintain agendas and track outcomes for architecture discussions.
Manage governance artifacts including iTrack subtasks and Team BLUEprint approvals.
Collaborate with Cloudrunner Intake and vendor teams to support estimation processes.
Tooling & Process Oversight
Maintain working knowledge of enterprise tools such as iTrack (Arcade on Demand), LeanKit (Halo), and the Vendor Estimation Tool (Enterprise One).
Provide continuity for intake and estimation processes, leveraging prior LPM experience.
Vendor & Stakeholder Engagement
Liaise with vendor teams (e.g., IBM, MIM, Scrum Team) to align on architecture deliverables tied to contracts.
Serve as a bridge between architecture, scrum teams, and vendor partners to ensure delivery readiness.
Required Skills & Experience:
Agile Program Coordination: Demonstrated experience supporting Agile Release Trains (ARTs), including Scrum of Scrums, standups, and go/no-go calls.
Architecture Governance: Familiarity with architecture review processes, governance tracking (e.g., iTrack subtasks), and facilitating architecture calls.
Tool Proficiency:
iTrack (Arcade on Demand)
LeanKit (Halo)
Vendor Estimation Tools (e.g., Enterprise One)
Cross-Team Communication: Strong ability to coordinate across foundational and enhancing ARTs, vendor teams, and internal stakeholders.
Estimation & Intake Support: Experience working with intake teams and supporting estimation processes, especially in collaboration with Cloudrunner or similar teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience as an RTE or Scrum Master in a scaled Agile environment.
Understanding telecom or enterprise architecture frameworks and delivery models.
Vendor management experience, particularly coordinating with external partners (e.g., IBM, MIM, Scrum Team) on architecture deliverables.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities, track approvals, and maintain agendas.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired in Computer Science. 7+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.
Supervisor:
No
Our Principal System Engineering, earns between $158,200-$237,400 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.
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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
USA:TX:Dallas / Two AT&T Plaza (211 S Akard St) - Dat:211 S Akard StSalary Range:
$158,200.00 - $237,400.00It 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-75970 Date posted 08/01/2025
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