[Remote] Princ Engr-Network Design

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Verizon is a telecommunications company that connects people and businesses through communications networks. The Principal Engineer, Network Design will support post-GA core network performance for LTE Evolved Packet Core and 5G standalone core networks by monitoring KPIs, analyzing data, optimizing network performance, and resolving customer-impacting issues. The role also supports network projects, troubleshooting, automation, standardization, and team mentoring.


Responsibilities

  • Identifying, documenting, and investigating KPI anomalies impacting the user experience and overall performance of the core network from cell site to the Internet
  • Performing big data analysis and visualization to provide new business insights to improve the customer experience
  • Participating in the planning, testing, and integration phases of various projects to upgrade, redesign, and integrate new and existing services
  • Researching and understanding the end-to-end network architecture and call flows from the UE to the Internet for all services including 4G LTE, VoLTE, NNI, and 5G NSA/SA
  • Utilizing various software tools to proactively identify, investigate, and resolve anomalies with various key performance indicators (KPIs), log messages, call flows, and raw packets
  • Improving the performance observability of the network and network functions in regards to accessibility, retainability, mobility, and integrity
  • Participating with team standardization efforts across the country for either tools, processes, or data analysis
  • Helping to mentor other team members by providing knowledge transfers and training
  • Providing support to our network assurance, network repair bureau, and regional RF system performance teams and assist troubleshooting urgent customer impacting issues
  • Exploring and developing new ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness through automation and process improvement
  • Working directly with Sub-markets on any customer or core KPI impacting issues
  • Notifying sub-markets for upcoming activity that may result in KPI impact
  • Helping analyze third party drive results
  • Participating in a high performing team environment focused on producing results and moving forward every day

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
  • Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training
  • An Engineering degree
  • Experience with IP networking or network software/programming, or equivalent detailed coursework in IP networking topics
  • Knowledge of 3GPP LTE and 5G NSA and SA network interfaces, network elements, and end-to-end call flows
  • Experience with deep packet inspection and raw packet collection and analysis
  • Experience with performance and network management tools such as SevOne,Netscout, Wireshark, Grafana, RTT, XLPT, Airwave etc
  • Experience with claude, gemini and other AI based tools

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Basic life insurance
  • Supplemental life insurance
  • AD&D insurance
  • Identity theft protection
  • Pet insurance
  • Group home and auto insurance
  • Matched 401(k) savings plan
  • Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
  • Up to 6 personal days per year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
  • Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service
  • 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.

Company Overview

  • Verizon is a broadband and telecommunications company that provides information and entertainment services. It was founded in 1983, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is

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  • Verizon has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 7 in 2025, 3 in 2024, 2 in 2023, 6 in 2022, 6 in 2021, 8 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.

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