**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.**
AT&T is ushering in a new era of intelligent automation and secure AI innovation. We are seeking a visionary Principal AI Architect to lead the design, development, and deployment of advanced AI systems that integrate large language models (LLMs), prompt engineering, full-stack development, and AI cybersecurity. This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist with deep expertise in Python, AI agent orchestration, and secure enterprise-grade deployments.
You will architect context-rich AI solutions, build scalable applications, and ensure the security and ethical integrity of AI systems. Your work will directly impact how AT&T leverages autonomous agents, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and emerging technologies to transform operations and deliver intelligent digital services
**What You'll Do:**
**AI Engineering & Automation**
+ Architect and implement intelligent automation workflows using LLMs, prompt engineering, and dynamic context management.
+ Design and optimize prompts for precision and contextual relevance across diverse use cases.
+ Build and orchestrate multi-agent systems using frameworks like LangGraph.
+ Integrate LLMs into scalable Python applications using APIs and custom pipelines.
+ Develop and maintain robust backend services and optional front-end interfaces for end-to-end AI applications.
**Full Stack Development**
+ Lead the development of scalable web applications using Python (FastAPI, Flask, Django) and React.js.
+ Architect RESTful APIs and integrate third-party services.
+ Drive best practices in coding, testing, and application architecture.
+ Mentor junior developers and lead code reviews to ensure technical excellence.
**AI Security & Governance**
+ Design and implement security protocols to protect AI systems from emerging cyber threats.
+ Conduct adversarial testing, vulnerability assessments, and compliance audits.
+ Develop secure coding standards and guide teams on responsible AI deployment.
+ Research and apply industry standards (e.g., NIST AI-RMF, ISO42001, OWASP Top 10 for LLMs) to safeguard AI systems.
**What You'll Need:**
+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred.
+ 7+ years of professional experience in full-stack development and AI engineering.
+ Proven expertise in Python development and modern front-end frameworks (React.js, TypeScript).
+ Deep experience with LLMs (OpenAI, Anthropic, open-source), prompt engineering, and context management.
+ Hands-on experience with RAG pipelines, vector search, and multi-agent orchestration.
+ Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker), and CI/CD practices.
+ Demonstrated experience in AI security, including adversarial testing and secure deployment.
+ Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
**AT&T will not hire any applicants for this position who require employer sponsorship now or in the future.**
**Supervisor:**
No
Our Principal Cybersecurity AI Architect, earns between $141,300-$211,900 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.
When you step into a career with AT&T, you won't just imagine the future-you'll create it. Ready to join our team? Apply today
**Weekly Hours:**
40
**Time Type:**
Regular
**Location:**
Charlotte, North Carolina
**Salary Range:**
$141,300.00 - $237,400.00
It 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.
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