Verizon Network and Technology: AI Science 2027 Internship

Verizon; Basking Ridge (NJ); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Holiday pay

Job summary

Verizon is seeking an Network Intern in a hybrid, 10-week summer program based in Basking Ridge, NJ. You will work across the AI-first ecosystem, owning projects that impact network performance and customer experience.

You'll collaborate with mentors across business units to apply agentic AI solutions, emphasizing ethics, systems thinking, and data-driven decision making in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with graduation between Dec 2027 and Jun 2028.
• Eligible for full-time hybrid internship for 10 weeks in Summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Willing to travel and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own projects that directly impact network performance and customer experience.
• Stress-test, evaluate, and deploy AI solutions into enterprise workflows.
• Collaborate with mentors across business units on AI ethics and governance.
• Support engineers designing, deploying, and maintaining the network infrastructure.

Skills

Applied AI

Autonomous agents

Systems thinking

Data-driven reasoning

Communication

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree candidate (enrolled)

Tools

Python

Job description

When you join Verizon

You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely - even if they're daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and empower how people live, work and play by connecting them to what brings them joy. We do what we love - driving innovation, creativity, and impact in the world. Our V Team is a community of people who anticipate, lead, and believe that listening is where learning begins. In crisis and in celebration, we come together - lifting our communities and building trust in how we show up, everywhere & always. Want in? Join the #VTeamLife.

Launch your career where innovation meets immediate impact. As an intern at Verizon, you won't just join a specific business unit - you'll gain broad exposure across our entire AI-first ecosystem. We value cross-disciplinary thinkers and offer rising seniors a true launchpad. High-performing interns may have the opportunity to be considered for our elite developmental rotational program, unlocking cross-organizational mobility and rapid skill development.

We're seeking future-focused builders who combine technical AI fluency with an innate drive to grow. Ideal candidates are agile problem solvers who think in systems, leverage data, and streamline complex processes. Crucially, we're looking for leaders with the capacity to break down silos, influence cross-functional teams, build lasting trust, and navigate AI ethics with a customer-first lens-all while collaborating with mentors across business units to help shape the future of tech.

What you'll be doing...

As a Network Intern, you will work at the heart of the world's most reliable 5G network in our new Network &Technology Digital Group. You will support the engineers who design, deploy, and maintain the infrastructure that connects millions of people. This isn't a "shadowing" role-you will own projects that directly impact network performance and customer experience. You won't just be writing code from scratch; you'll act as a critical integrator and verifier, using your judgment to stress-test, evaluate, and deploy agentic AI solutions into our enterprise workflows.

In this hybrid internship, based out of Basking Ridge, NJ you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. If relocation is required, relocation assistance may be available.

You’ll also join us for the Intern Marquee event in Basking Ridge, NJ, a unique, in-person experience designed exclusively for all US interns. This multi-day event is your chance to build your connections through structured networking, and be inspired by top executives in a professional environment.

Who we're looking for...

Driven to perform at your personal best, you thrive in fast-paced environments where dynamic challenges require speed, adaptability, and an entrepreneurial mindset. You look beyond basic execution, and use systems thinking, data-driven reasoning, and technical acumen to streamline complex processes and solve tough problems. Passionate about continuous learning, you take smart, calculated risks and lead with ethical judgment. You bring a collaborative, "One Team" spirit that breaks down silos and influences stakeholders across the business to deliver customer-centric impact.

All successful applicants to this role will:

• Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program with a graduation date between December 2027 - June 2028, and be in good academic standing.

• Have ability to participate in a full-time, hybrid, 10-week (temporary) internship between June 2027 to August 2027.

• Have authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

• Be willing and able to travel.

• Be willing and able to relocate.

• Demonstrate agile, clear, and persuasive written and verbal communication.

• Hands-on experience with applied AI and autonomous agent orchestration (design, training, governance).

• Foundational knowledge of network protocols and topologies (TCP/IP, LAN, WAN, MPLS).

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

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in one of the following majors: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology, statistics or a related major.

• Coursework or demonstrated experience in scripting and coding (ex: Python, Java, R).

• Complex Problem Solving & Critical Thinking.

• Demonstrated experience driving cross-functional projects, applying systems thinking, data-backed reasoning, and process simplification to solve complex problems and streamline workflows across matrixed teams.

• A track record of rapid skill acquisition and entrepreneurial initiative, with proven ability to leverage technical/data literacy (including AI tools) to adapt to shifting priorities and deliver customer-centric outcomes.

Compensation

The base pay rate for this position is $27.00 per hour.

Where you'll be working

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes working from home and a minimum of three days per week in the office, which will be set by your manager. Employees are responsible for maintaining compliance with hybrid work policies.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Equal Employment Opportunity

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

In addition to building your skills and experiences, you will be eligible to participate in our robust 401(k) Savings Plan which provides a dollar-for-dollar company match on the first 6% of your contributions as a percentage of your eligible pay. You will also be eligible for holiday pay, as applicable.