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Verizon

Engineer III, Network Performance

Verizon

. Provide technical expertise for network transformation, network service issues, network optimization, and maintenance .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in optimizing 4G and 5G networks through RF field testing, troubleshooting, and deployment, while effectively leading teams and providing technical support. Proficient in analyzing network performance metrics and implementing solutions to enhance user experience and service quality.

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4G And 5G ExpertiseRF Field TestingNetwork OptimizationTeam LeadershipProblem-Solving Abilities

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Hard Skills
Network TransformationNetwork OptimizationKPI AnalysisVoLTE AnalysisParameter OptimizationTroubleshootingField TestingPropagation Model TuningCustomer Service OrientationTechnical Analysis
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsMentoringCross-Functional Teamwork
Tools & Technologies
TEMSXCALXCAPJDSUWindCatcherTrueCallXLPTIRISOptis AnalyzerAtoll
Industry Keywords
3GPP StandardsCDMAEVDOLTECBRSMmWaveC-BandDSSClean NRCustomer-Facing Issues

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Node.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical expertise for network transformation, network service issues, network optimization, and maintenance
  • Lead wireless network testing, field execution, parameter optimization, and node migration projects across multi-vendor LTE and 5G networks
  • Optimize network KPIs to ensure network quality and user experience
  • Perform optimization, troubleshooting, and maintenance of network systems and applications
  • Evaluate network coverage, identify gaps, recommend improvements, and help implement solutions
  • Generate, drive, and update problem-tracking tickets across multiple systems
  • Collect scanner data and analyze RSRP, SINR, and PCI pollution for indoor RF coverage assessments
  • Analyze pre- and post-KPI performance and resolve RAN performance issues including call drops, low throughput, interference, and handoff failures
  • Perform VoLTE and 5G drive-test analysis to improve accessibility, retainability, MOS scores, and audio gaps
  • Execute multi-band LTE and 5G optimization
  • Implement RF shaping adjustments and parameter optimization to balance traffic and maximize capacity
  • Evaluate service performance trends and isolate root causes
  • Perform field drive/walk testing and post-process and analyze logs and KPIs
  • Analyze Layer 3 drive-test data and develop optimization strategies
  • Diagnose and resolve in-building system issues with senior engineers
  • Manage customer eFEMTO deployments and provide technical support for customer-facing issues
  • Coordinate technical investigations and testing with regional, area, and headquarters functions
  • Provide technical analysis, troubleshooting, and training assistance to markets and regions
  • Optimize 5G and LTE RAN networks
  • Investigate and resolve customer service complaints
  • Support new cell-site integration, including small cells and indoor and outdoor DAS systems

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience
  • Three or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work experience and/or military experience
  • Proven track record of team leadership, mentoring, and technical oversight
  • Strong problem-solving abilities in challenging field and environment scenarios
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional teamwork and technical presentations
  • Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% of the time
  • Expertise in 4G and 5G
  • Five or more years of hands-on experience in RF field testing, optimization, and wireless network deployment
  • Strong working knowledge of 3GPP standards across CDMA, EVDO, LTE, VoLTE, CBRS, and 5G (mmWave, C-Band, DSS, Clean NR)
  • Proven experience with OEM platforms including Samsung and Nokia macro and small cell hardware
  • Proficiency with field drive test tools and post-processing software, including TEMS, XCAL, XCAP, JDSU, WindCatcher, TrueCall, xLPT, IRIS, and Optis Analyzer
  • Familiarity with RF planning and reporting tools such as Atoll, MapInfo Professional, and Google Earth Pro
  • Experience with propagation model tuning and validation
  • Strong customer service orientation and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing network environment
  • Ability to support rotational needs of a technical environment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Basic and 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
  • Incentives and potential premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances
  • Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service