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Principal Software Engineering

AT&T · Bothell, WA · radancy

$174,100 – $174,100

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First seen: 2026-01-29 · Last seen: 2026-02-10

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Why You're a Fit

IoT, web-based, cross-platform solutions
Director, Product, Dell Technologies (2019-2021)
"You will leverage your expertise to drive technical excellence, integrate AI solutions, and champion a quality-first approach to software delivery"

Job Description

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.

What you'll do:

Join a strategic initiative to transform our broadband device software development organization. As a Software Engineer, you will contribute to the development of high-quality, innovative software for the next generation of broadband gateways serving 15 million+ customers. You will leverage your expertise to drive technical excellence, integrate AI solutions, and champion a quality-first approach to software delivery. Your individual contributions will help differentiate our software in a highly competitive market and play a vital role in shaping industry-leading products. 

 

Embedded Linux Software development for Broadband Customer Premise Equipment (CPE).  

  • Migrating CPE from a proprietary software platform to an Opensource Prplware (OpenWRT) based software solution. 
  • Design, Develop and Document existing systems to improve reliability and develop new innovative features. 
  • Software development for new Hardware with cutting-edge features and technology. 
  • Manage ongoing software architectural updates that include new Prplware, OpenWRT and Linux Kernel versions. 
  • Development in an Agile environment with up to 5 releases a year. 
  • Develop automated testing to validate new features.  
  • Develop applications to run in a Lifecycle Management (LCM) container on the Broadband CPE.  

 

What you'll bring:

  • Knowledge of Linux operating system, process execution, multi-process environments, inter-process communication.  Good understanding of networking fundamentals, UDP/TCP basics, packet flow through the Linux packet processing stack. Understanding of Linux firewall and routing concepts.  Knowledge of common networking protocols: DHCP, DNS.  Familiarity with tcpdump and network protocol analysis. 
  • Knowlege of wifi concepts, AP and station roles, association and authentication of wifi stations, configuration of ssids. 
  • Familiarity with the gcc toolchain and debugging stack traces.  Familiarity with syslog and logging concepts. 
  • Experience in an Agile development environment. 
  • Extensive experience with C programming. Familiarity with standard C libraries, and other common libraries like libssl, libcrypto, libcurl.  Knowledge of prplware libraries.  Familiarity with the OpenWrt build system, and its IPC mechanism ubus, overlayfs, and its config system UCI. 
  • 7+ years of experience in embedded software development.  
  • Track record of creating innovative solutions and new applications through the design, development, and coding for innovative Consumer and business applications.   

 

What you'll need:

  • Bachelors degree (BS/AA) desired in Computer Science or equivalent.   

 

What we offer:

  • A pivotal leadership role in reshaping our broadband software capabilities. 
  • Opportunity to build a modern, AI-augmented engineering culture. 
  • Direct impact on millions of customers and the company’s market position. 
  • Competitive compensation and benefits. 

Our Principal Software Engineers earn between  $174,100.00 - $261,100.00 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/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.

#LI-Onsite – Full-time office role-

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Weekly Hours:

40

Time Type:

Regular

Location:

Dallas, Texas

Salary Range:

$174,100.00 - $261,100.00

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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