Principal Engineer – Enterprise Solution Innovation

Verizon

. Drive architecture, innovation, and high-impact deployment across enterprise verticals including Sports & Venues, Department of Defense, Healthcare, Media, and Manufacturing .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $120,500 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in wireless networking, network architecture, and systems integration, with a strong focus on leading large-scale projects and driving product innovation across various enterprise verticals. Proven ability to engage with enterprise clients and stakeholders, delivering cohesive solutions and establishing technical standards.

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Wireless NetworkingNetwork Architecture4G/5G Core NetworksPrivate Wireless NetworksTechnical Leadership

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Hard Skills

Network IntegrationEnd-to-End Wireless ArchitecturesRF DesignEdge/Private Network DeploymentsRapid Field PrototypingReal-Time Video StreamingAI-Driven Network Capacity ManagementMobile Network AssetsPerformance ReportingData Collection

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationSelf-Motivated LeadershipStrategic AcumenRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Portable Network KitsMECNetwork SlicingDeployment Best PracticesTechnology Roadmapping

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMaster's Degree in Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Defense/DODHealthcareMedia/BroadcastSports & VenuesManufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive architecture, innovation, and high-impact deployment across enterprise verticals including Sports & Venues, Department of Defense, Healthcare, Media, and Manufacturing
Lead projects involving advanced enterprise use-case solutions on private and public wireless networks
Contribute to technology roadmapping, intellectual property ideation, and standardized deployment architectures
Work with enterprise customers, technology partners, product leadership, and system integrators to architect, validate, and scale solutions on Verizon's network assets
Lead end-to-end lab and field trials of emerging network technologies, including portable kit deployment, RF and core integration, data collection, and performance reporting
Design and engineer infrastructure for critical trial scenarios
Lead complex remote or rapid-response deployments
Establish kit standards, support requirements, and deployment best practices
Engage enterprise clients and high-profile stakeholders to solve connectivity and operational-insight challenges
Collaborate across Technology & Product Development, Network Operations, Verizon Business Group, and executive leadership
Build cohesive, monetizable solutions and drive product innovation and revenue growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
Six or more years of relevant experience, demonstrated through work and/or military experience or specialized training
Experience in wireless networking, network architecture, or systems integration
Understanding of end-to-end wireless architectures, mobile network assets, and enterprise connectivity solutions
Experience leading large-scale network architecture or integration projects
Expertise with 4G/5G core networks, MEC, IP routing, RF design, and edge/private network deployments
Willingness to travel up to 25% or less of the time
Preferred: bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline
Experience with Private Wireless Networks, portable/mobile network kits, or rapid-deployment network infrastructure
Experience in rapid field prototyping, proof-of-concepts, or managing end-to-end technology trials
Familiarity with Private Breakout, network slicing, or AI-driven network capacity management and real-time optimization
Experience across enterprise verticals such as Defense/DOD, Healthcare, Media/Broadcast, Sports & Venues, or Manufacturing
Track record of innovation, patent filings, or defining scalable, productized technical standards
Experience in real-time video streaming/production, edge computing, or specialized industry protocol integration
Expertise in mentoring and technical leadership
Experience building relationships with enterprise customers, technical partners, and cross-functional leadership
Verbal and written communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts to executive stakeholders
Self-motivated leadership and ability to thrive in high-ambiguity environments
Strategic acumen to develop action plans, establish architectural baselines, and drive cross-functional alignment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
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
Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Incentive-based compensation with potential to earn more