Senior Architect, Private Wireless & 5G (Hybrid)

Verizon Communications, Inc.; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 137,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Competitive health & retirement plans

401(k) match

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to provide nationwide technical leadership for Private Wireless Networks, Neutral Host systems, In-Building solutions, and 4G/5G RAN, Core, and Transport. You will collaborate with regional and headquarter teams and with external hardware vendors to shape new network concepts and architectures.

You will oversee testing, certification, and deployment activities from planning through FOA/FOA, optimize RF and DAS deployments, manage labs and vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four+ years of work experience.
• Eight+ years of relevant experience in radio networks.
• Experience in RAN / Radio Deployment and optimization.
• Knowledge of RF systems, In-Building tech, and DAS.
• Experience with 4G/5G core and signaling; troubleshooting.
• Experience with vendor engineering and deployment of Enterprise/Carrier networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide nationwide technical leadership for private wireless and related network systems.
• Lead discussions with Vendors and internal teams to develop new network architectures.
• Analyze hardware/software features and troubleshoot end-to-end system interactions.
• Oversee lab testing, FOA/FOA processes, and vendor delivery cycles.
• Define testing strategy and drive automation to improve efficiency.
• Mentor teams and ensure timely, quality solution delivery.

Skills

RAN / Radio deployments

4G & 5G knowledge

RF systems & In-Building tech

LTE/5G signaling

Vendor coordination

Scripting / programming

Lab leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Python

Java

C++

Ansible

PowerShell

Job description

Verizon is seeking a Distinguished Engineer to provide nationwide technical leadership for Private Wireless Networks, Neutral Host systems, In-Building solutions, and 4G/5G RAN, Core, and Transport. You will collaborate with regional and headquarter teams and with external hardware vendors to shape new network concepts and architectures.

You will oversee testing, certification, and deployment activities from planning through FOA/FOA, optimize RF and DAS deployments, manage labs and vendor