AT&T is undergoing a major network overhaul to adapt to the demands of fiber and 5G technology. The company plans to hire hundreds of tech workers, with base salaries for software engineers reaching $207,000. The shift away from legacy copper networks is crucial, as AT&T seeks to implement software-based solutions that facilitate centralized management of network services. This transformation includes a steep increase in H-1B visa hires, particularly in software development and network engineering roles, underscoring the company's commitment to technology advancement.
AT&T is hiring hundreds of tech workers as it overhauls its network for the age of fiber and 5G. For example, a software engineer can make a base salary of $207,000.
If we're going to be competitive in the markets of the future, we have to change the infrastructure that we have today, according to the company's technology chief, Jeremy Legg.
AT&T is now running enough fiber each month to reach from New York to Los Angeles, indicating a significant transformation in their network operations.
AT&T sought to hire 345 workers through the US H-1B visa program in the first half of this reporting year, largely in software development, IT, and network engineering.
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