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Lead Data/AI Engineering
AT&T Services INC · 🇺🇸 Plano, Texas
Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 393 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 80 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What AT&T Services INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles2 certified filings for “Lead Data/AI Engineering” (Data Scientists) in NJ: $173k–$173k, median $173k. Most were filed at wage level II (100%) — 2 lottery entries, ≈31% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — AT&T Services INC
The US Department of Labor certified 393 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 80 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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. Our 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. 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 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. Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits: • Medical/Dental/Visi