Principal Release Train Engineer

AT&T • Dallas, TX

198d • $158,200 - $237,400

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and technically fluent Principal Release Train Engineer (RTE) to support architecture leadership, governance compliance, and cross-team coordination across multiple Agile Release Trains (ARTs) within the ASF organization. This role is critical to maintaining architectural continuity, delivery velocity, and stakeholder alignment—especially during transitions or scaling efforts.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience supporting Agile Release Trains (ARTs), including Scrum of Scrums, standups, and go/no-go calls.
• Familiarity with architecture review processes, governance tracking (e.g., iTrack subtasks), and facilitating architecture calls.
• Proficiency in iTrack (Arcade on Demand), LeanKit (Halo), and Vendor Estimation Tools (e.g., Enterprise One).
• Strong ability to coordinate across foundational and enhancing ARTs, vendor teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Experience working with intake teams and supporting estimation processes, especially in collaboration with Cloudrunner or similar teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an RTE or Scrum Master in a scaled Agile environment.
• Understanding telecom or enterprise architecture frameworks and delivery models.
• Vendor management experience, particularly coordinating with external partners (e.g., IBM, MIM, Scrum Team) on architecture deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent responsibilities, track approvals, and maintain agendas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Scrum of Scrums and standups across Foundational and Enhancing ARTs.
• Support CR Program Standups (3x weekly), weekly program calls, and Team BLUEprint MuleSoft Scrum Master activities.
• Facilitate go/no-go calls and release demos, particularly during release weeks.
• Coordinate delivery tracking and governance with Team BLUEprint and MuleSoft teams.
• Organize and attend standing and ad hoc architecture calls.
• Maintain agendas and track outcomes for architecture discussions.
• Manage governance artifacts including iTrack subtasks and Team BLUEprint approvals.
• Collaborate with Cloudrunner Intake and vendor teams to support estimation processes.
• Maintain working knowledge of enterprise tools such as iTrack (Arcade on Demand), LeanKit (Halo), and the Vendor Estimation Tool (Enterprise One).
• Provide continuity for intake and estimation processes, leveraging prior LPM experience.
• Liaise with vendor teams (e.g., IBM, MIM, Scrum Team) to align on architecture deliverables tied to contracts.
• Serve as a bridge between architecture, scrum teams, and vendor partners to ensure delivery readiness.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off and Holidays (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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Telecommunications
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree