AT&T Technology Development Program

About the role

Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it. AT&T is seeking motivated recent graduates for our Technology Development Program, a 24‑36 month project‑based rotational experience across four tracks. Participants will work on impactful projects, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and gain broad technical skills to accelerate their technology careers. We’re looking for curious, collaborative problem solvers who are excited to use technology, data, automation, AI, and engineering to build practical solutions and continue growing. The program is based in Atlanta, Georgia; Bothell, Washington; Dallas, Texas; and Middletown, New Jersey.

Responsibilities

• Software Engineer: Build reliable, scalable software that solves real‑world problems. Write clean, maintainable code, test and improve solutions, use AI‑assisted development tools, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams. Familiarity with Java, Python, JavaScript, React, Angular, or Node.js is helpful.
• Data Science Engineer: Use data science, machine learning, generative AI, and software engineering to solve complex business challenges. Work with large datasets, build models and data pipelines, explore AI agents and automation, and turn insights into business impact. Experience with Python, SQL, machine learning, and data analysis is preferred; familiarity with R, Spark, LLMs, RAG, prompt engineering, or model evaluation is a plus.
• Business Analytics Engineer: Use data, dashboards, automation, systems thinking, and AI tools to improve technical processes and operations. Partner across teams to connect people, processes, and systems, translate complex information into insights, and create practical solutions. Experience with analytics, dashboards, automation, and strong communication is preferred.
• Network Engineer: Help plan, build, and operate advanced wireless and fiber networks, including 5G and fiber solutions. Use data, automation, AI/ML, and technical problem‑solving to improve network performance, optimize operations, and support data‑informed decisions. Skills in analytics, programming, automation, communication, and leadership are helpful.

Qualifications

• A four‑year or graduate degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) completed before the start date.
• Availability to begin full‑time employment by July 2027.
• Ability to work on‑site 5 days per week at the specified office locations.

Skills

• Integrity, accountability, and thoughtful decision‑making
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Initiative, ownership, and leadership potential
• Curiosity, a learning mindset, and a drive to deliver meaningful results

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

Pay

Our Technology Development Program managers earn between $77,800 - $130,800 annually. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.

Schedule

Weekly Hours: 40. Time Type: Regular. Position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week.