Lead Data/AI Engineering

Cricket Wireless LLC.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 173,000 - 237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement program

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Caregiver Leave

Adoption Reimbursement

Disability Benefits

Life and AD Insurance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

AT&T in Plano, TX is seeking a Lead Data/AI Engineer to architect, design, and deploy scalable data, AI, and Gen AI solutions, including agents on MCP servers and chat systems.

You will translate complex data and AI use cases into robust data models, pipelines, and LLM service architectures, ensuring high data quality, security, and readiness for Red Team testing. Collaborate with leadership to deliver business insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with five years of post-baccalaureate experience in AI/data engineering.
• Experience with Python, React, LLMs and secure, scalable AI solutions.
• Knowledge of Spark, Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, develop, test, and deploy scalable Data & AI and Gen AI solutions.
• Translate use cases into data models, pipelines, and LLM service architectures.
• Develop secure microservices and APIs; ensure security and Red Team readiness.
• Lead testing and deployment, manage configuration, environments, and compliance.

Skills

Python

React

LLM

CI/CD

Security best practices

Data & AI

Gen AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Engineering

Tools

Spark

Kafka

Databricks

Snowflake

Azure

AWS

GCP

HTTP/REST/FastAPI

Job description

JOB LOCATION: 2900 W. Plano Parkway Plano, TX 75075

DUTIES: Architect, design, develop, test, and deploy scalable Data & AI and Gen AI solutions, including Gen AI Agents on MCP Servers and AskDocs/AskData chat systems, using best practices like automation, version control, and CI/CD. Translate complex Data, AI, and Large Language Model (LLM) use cases into effective data models, pipelines, and LLM service architectures, ensuring data quality and service reliability. Develop and maintain secure, scalable microservices, APIs, and LLM-based services, adhering strictly to security best practices and ensuring readiness to pass Red Team testing. Evaluate and implement cloud and on-premise technologies to optimize platform scalability, performance, cost, monitoring, and security posture. Collaborate with clients, senior leadership, and diverse teams through excellent communication to convert data and AI capabilities into actionable business insights. Lead rigorous testing strategies and oversee deployment processes, addressing configuration, environment, security issues, and ensuring compliance with organizational security requirements. Utilize Python, React, and Large Language Models (LLM) for building advanced AI applications and services. Utilize architectural and design skills specifically for LLM services and generative AI solutions, with a focus on security and Compliance. Use Data and AI technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake, and cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP. Observe API and microservice development patterns, including HTTP/REST/FASTAPI, with an emphasis on secure coding practices.

REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor’s degree, or foreign equivalent degree, in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, or Computer Engineering and five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or five (5) years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in a related occupation utilizing Python, React, and Large Language Models (LLM) for building advanced AI applications and services; utilizing architectural and design skills specifically for LLM services and generative AI solutions, with a focus on security and Compliance; using Data and AI technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Databricks, Snowflake, and cloud platforms including Azure, AWS, and GCP; and observing API and microservice development patterns, including HTTP/REST/FastAPI, with an emphasis on secure coding practices.

Lead Data/AI Engineerings earn between $172,985 - $237,400 yearly. Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers.

• 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

Our Lead Data/AI Engineering jobs earn between $158,200.00 - $237,400.00 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.

• 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

Weekly Hours: 40 Time Type: Regular Location: Plano, Texas Salary Range: $158,200.00 - $237,400.00

AT&T and its subsidiaries are committed to equal employment opportunity. All hiring, promotion, and other employment decisions remain merit-based and free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.

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