When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect around the world. We’re a human network that reaches across the globe and works behind the scenes. We anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together—lifting up our communities and striving to make an impact to move the world forward. If you’re fueled by purpose, and powered by persistence, explore a career with us. Here, you’ll discover the rigor it takes to make a difference and the fulfillment that comes with living the #NetworkLife.

What you’ll be doing...

From internships and co-ops to leadership development programs and entry-level roles, Verizon’s award-winning Campus program allows you to take the next step toward shaping your future. Our Campus program is recognized with awards like WayUp’s Top 100 Internship Programs and RippleMatch’s Campus Forward Award. Why the accolades? It’s easy. We quickly immerse our Leadership Development Engineers in meaningful work and projects that deliver tangible business impact. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to network with V Teamers across the globe, find mentors, and establish meaningful friendships that could last a lifetime. Start here and go anywhere, with opportunities across the business. Our network becomes even stronger when students like you join the V Team.

When you launch your career with our three-to-five-year entry-level Global Network & Technology Leadership Development Program (LDP) - which is part of the Verizon Campus Program - you'll dive into our full spectrum of industry-defining technologies that enable our millions of customers to harness the power of our networks every day. You'll contribute your ideas and advance your skills with a team that thrives on breaking new ground, all in an environment that offers the latest in technology.

In this role, you’ll be:

• Participating in three to four program-determined rotations in the Global Network and Technology organization, focusing on the best-in-class Network built and managed by Verizon.

• Engineering for the Access and Core Engineering teams with a hyper-focus on reliability and performance across the Verizon Wireline and Wireless Networks.

• Leadership Program Rotations may include:

  • Wireless Network System Performance including monitoring, analyzing and addressing RAN and core network performance problems, troubleshooting and resolving customer issues.

  • Project Management supporting end-to-end project/program management of projects that are technical in nature where the utilization of advanced technological skills including coding, systems architecture, engineering etc. are used to meet the company's project goals. For example, building out wireless and fiber based networks.

  • Network Implementation including planning, advising, acquiring for spectrum, network hardware and software roadmaps, capacity planning and future technologies, and maintaining external network infrastructure.

  • Network Operations ensuring that assigned networks (wireless and wireline), systems, and services meet established performance, reliability, and security standards.

  • Network Planning focused on building and driving the strategy and roadmaps (including business case preparation and ongoing financial analysis) for Network expansion.

• Developing and strengthening your technical, business, and leadership skills through structured assignments, participating in enterprise-wide leadership/management development curriculum, and defined networking/support activities.

• Applying your skills in highly visible, high-impact projects, meetings, and presentations.

What we’re looking for...

You’re a motivated self-starter with ambitions of becoming a team leader at Verizon. Never satisfied with the status quo, you always try 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 intelligent risks. You want to make an impact in your community and your company.

You’ll need to have:

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, Information Systems Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Telecommunications or other related majors with an expected completion date between December 2023 and June 2024.

• Authorization to work in the US without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

• Coursework or demonstration experience in Radio Frequency Engineering, Software Engineering, Construction Engineering and / or Network Engineering.

• One or more years of demonstrated leadership skills through work experience, school programs and / or community organizations.

• Willingness to move and relocate 2-4 times throughout the program. Rotation locations where you could be placed may include but are not limited to Irvine, CA; San Francisco, CA; Walnut Creek, CA; Denver, CO; Washington, DC; Orlando, FL; Tampa, FL; Alpharetta, GA; Rolling Meadows, IL; Boston, MA; Waltham, MA; Annapolis, MD; Cary, NC; Charlotte, NC; Basking Ridge, NJ; Bedminster, NJ; Branchburg, NJ; Piscataway, NJ; New York, NY Hilliard, OH; Houston, TX; Irving, TX; Richardson, TX; Southlake, TX; Ashburn, VA; and Bellevue, WA.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Demonstrated strong executive presentation skills.

• Demonstrated strong organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Demonstrated strong quantitative, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and meet critical deadlines.

• Advanced modeling and operations research experience.

• Familiarity with some of the following technologies and disciplines: SQL, SPSS, Spark, R, SAS, Python, NoSQL, Hadoop, Scala, Java, Hive, Windows, Linux, computer hardware, cloud systems, and architecture, Ruby on rails, shell script, Visio, Android/iOS, Agile and DevOps tools such as GIT or JIRA, RESTful and Microservice APIs, SDLC, JavaScript, MS Visual Studio, security fundamentals, OWASP, UNIX, C++, Oracle, XML, Jenkins, Selenium, DevOps, WYSIWYG HTML editors, design, and prototyping.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

Where you’ll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

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. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our diversity and inclusion page to learn more.

Our benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.

If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington work location, the compensation range for this position is between $64,000.00 and $119,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. The salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. For part time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely. We power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what matters most. If that inspires you, start the next chapter of your career here.