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Network Infrastructure Ph.D Intern

Verizon (Archive)

Verizon (Archive)

Network Infrastructure Ph.D Intern

Irvine, CA +1 location
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING...

    LOCATIONS: WALNUT CREEK, CA; IRVINE, CA

    You’ll be front and center, hands-on and contributing your creative energy, and the skills and experiences you’ve gained in your Ph.D program to high-impact projects from the moment you arrive through the course of this 10-week experience. You will take part in meaningful work and real-life projects that will help you grow both professionally and personally throughout the program. You'll learn from the best minds in the industry and improve your technical product management knowledge in an environment that’s dedicated to industry superiority.

    In this role, you may have the opportunity to drive the 5G ecosystem and industry standards and help bring products to life. Additionally, provide network design and architecture that enables the lowest cost-per-bit and leadership in reliability and quality. Build the best 5G network and continue evolving the 4G LTE network

    WHEN YOU JOIN VERIZON...

    You’ll have the power to go beyond – doing the work that’s transforming how people, businesses and things connect with each other. Not only do we provide the fastest and most reliable network for our customers, but we were first to 5G - a quantum leap in connectivity. Our connected solutions are making communities stronger and enabling energy efficiency. Here, you’ll have the ability to make an impact and create positive change. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, join our team of the best and brightest. We offer great pay, amazing benefits and opportunity to learn and grow in every role. Together we’ll go far.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. Different makes us better.

  • Qualifications

    WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR...

    You’re a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you’re always trying to beat a personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks.

    You’ll need to have:

    • Current enrollment in an Ph.D program with a concentration in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related field with an expected completion date between December 2020 and June 2022.
    • Four or more years of work experience in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
    • Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

    Even better if you have:

    • Possess a very strong background in mathematics, communication theory, signal processing, and programming.
    • Experience working with large data sets to solve problems.
    • Experience with statistical tools and analytical tools like MATLAB, Octave, and others
    • Knowledge and experience from practical research work, such as earlier work on beamforming, detection, estimation, and massive MIMO are of merit.
    • Excellent writing and oral communication skills
  • Industry
    Information Technology and Services
  • Locations
    Irvine, CA • Walnut Creek, CA
  • About Us

    Verizon operates America’s most reliable wireless network and the nation’s premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated solutions to businesses worldwide. Technology moves fast and so do we. We continuously innovate and learn from the best. We believe that bringing great ideas and customer experiences to life should be recognized and rewarded. With brands like Yahoo, TechCrunch and HuffPost, the company’s media group helps consumers stay informed and entertained, communicate and transact, while creating new ways for advertisers and partners to connect.