When you join Verizon

Verizon is one of the world's leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to shape a better future. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, and the space to create within every role. Together, we are moving the world forward - and you can too. Dream it. Build it. Do it here.

What you’ll be doing...

This Break Through Tech Co-Op position, which is part of the Verizon Campus Program, will give you a chance to channel your drive and enthusiasm as part of a 16 week rotation from August 2023 to December 2023 working a full-time schedule. You’ll be front and center, hands-on and contributing your creative energy to high-impact projects from the moment you arrive.

If you enjoy working in a team environment, talking or working with others from a variety of backgrounds, and excelling on team projects, this co-op may be the role for you! This role is perfect for someone who enjoys creativity and a challenge: solving problems, puzzles, or thinking about complex processes. Maybe you find maps interesting and you enjoy imagining what could be. Perhaps you have an understanding of cost versus performance ratios and are inquisitive when it comes to finding solutions. Our projects build a network that connects the world, so it's an exciting time to join the V-Team.

In this role, you may have the opportunity to:

• Analyze equipment at our network tower locations, ensuring regulatory standards are met.
• Travel to locations to troubleshoot and help provide resolution to customer issues.
• Provide solutions to technical issues associated with radio frequency engineering products.
• Interact with Engineering, Product groups and Finance to design and implement cost effective solutions for a wireless network.
• Work in cross-functional teams.
• Develop your professional network within Verizon.
• Collaborate with team members to analyze and evaluate options to optimize network coverage to improve our customer's experience.
• Understand the wireless technology on a deeper protocol and procedures level and its applications (use cases).

You must be currently enrolled in a qualifying bachelors degree program and be in good academic standing to be considered.

This Co-Op position will be based out of one of the following locations:

• 15505 Sand Canyon Ave Bldg C, Irvine, CA 92618
• 600 Hidden Ridge, Irving, TX 75038
• 180 Washington Valley Rd, Bedminster, NJ 07921
• 8921 Research Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262

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

If you are interested in other roles and locations in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings as well in order to be considered.

What we’re looking for...

You’ll need to have:

• Current member of the Break Through Tech program.
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Computer Science; Electrical Engineering; Physics; Engineering; Electronics Engineering; Communications Engineering; Telecommunications; Wireless Technologies; Network Engineering; High-Frequency Design; Communications Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Artificial Intelligence or related major with an expected completion date between December 2023 and May 2025.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
• Willingness to work in a Verizon office.

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

• Previous Internship or Co-Op experience.
• Completed coursework in calculus, physics, and/or probability/statistics.
• Experience with data analytics, data science and computer programming for analysis and automation.
• Demonstrated independent thinking, relationship management and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, communication, leadership and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a fast-moving, team environment.

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.