Job Description: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.We are seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to join and lead our dedicated team of engineers. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will be leading a team of talented engineers, providing technical leadership and insight. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition and maintenance of databases, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing high-performing teams, a strong understanding of back-end technologies, and the ability to balance technical, business, and team needs.Key Responsibilities:
Manage a team of 5 to 10 back-end engineers of all levels, providing technical guidance and support to help them achieve their career goals and maximize their potential.
Collaborate with product managers and other stakeholders to define project goals, scope, and timelines. Ensure successful project delivery by optimizing resource allocation and addressing any roadblocks.
Enable their team to develop and implement strategies for reducing the lag between idea and production.
Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new engineering talent. Contribute to the growth of the team by identifying top talent and helping to build a diverse and high-performing team.
Collaborate with their team to identify architecture optimizations that improve cost and/or reliability and execute collaboratively with service owners.
Develop and maintain metrics for measuring the effectiveness of their team and use these metrics to drive improvement and optimize processes.
Build an engineering culture of driving customer-focused results.
Identify potential risks or technical challenges early in the project lifecycle and proactively develop mitigation strategies.
While your primary responsibility will be management and project management, you will still code when possible. This might equate to 20% to 30% of your time.
Job Contribution:
Managed engineering teams.
Expertise in hands on back-end and full-stack development.
Proven ability to grow and develop team members.
Strong technical background.
Excellent collaborator, excited and looking forward to building bridges and connections broadly.
Thrives in ambiguous situations.
Education:
Preferred Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Science, Electrical Engineering, or Math; Developer or Data Analytics nanodegree; or equivalent experience.
Experience:
Typically requires 8-10 years' experience.
An Associate Director -Technology II, earns between $174,100.00 - $261,100.00 USD Annual. 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.
AT&T is leading the way to the future – for customers, businesses and the industry. We're developing new technologies to make it easier for our customers to stay connected to their world. Together, we’ve built a premier integrated communications and entertainment company and an amazing place to work and grow. Team up with industry innovators every time you walk into work, creating the world you always imagined. Ready to #transformdigital with us?Apply now!Weekly Hours:40Time Type:RegularLocation:Middletown, New JerseySalary Range:$174,100.00 - $261,100.00It 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 will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local lawsWe expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status
