University of Texas at Dallas Systems Software Engineer Entry Level Opportunity

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This posting is for students attending the University of Texas at Dallas Verizon hosted event on 2/23.
Candidates interested in opportunities who are not attending the University of Texas at Dallas Career Fair should search and apply to other roles here: www.
verizon.
com/campus.
From internships and co-ops to leadership development programs and entry-level roles, Verizon’s award-winning Campus program allows you to take the next step toward shaping your future.
Our Campus program has been recognized with awards like WayUp’s Top 100 Internship Programs and RippleMatch’s Campus Forward Award.
Why the accolades? It’s easy.
We quickly immerse our interns in meaningful work and projects that deliver tangible business impact.
Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to network with V Teamers across the globe, find mentors, and establish meaningful friendships that could last a lifetime.
Start here and go anywhere, with opportunities across the business.
When students like you join the V Team, our network becomes even stronger.
This position is for a Systems Engineer entry level role in the Verizon Global Network & Technology organization.
As a Systems Engineer you will: Design and build an E2E simulation platform that validates performance, stability, and functional testing.
Work with cross functional teams to build and support a virtualized automated testing environment.
Provide support for Systems Integration teams.
Work in a cloud native environment.
Communicate clear requirements to vendors and program updates to leadership.
You must be currently enrolled in a degree program and be in good academic standing to be considered.
In this hybrid full time position, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
This hybrid role will be based out of Westlake, TX.
If you are interested in other roles and locations in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings as well in order to be considered.
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You’ll need to have: Currently enrolled at University of Texas at Dallas and attending the Verizon hosted event on 2/23.
Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree majoring in Telecommunications, Information Technology, Engineering, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science or related majors with a completion date of June 2024.
Coursework or demonstrated experience in Python, Java and C++.
Coursework or experience in Cloud Computing (ex: Cloud Native, Virtualization).
Authorization to work in the U.
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without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.
Willingness to travel and work in Westlake, TX.
Even better if you have one or more of the following: Demonstrated strong written and communication skills.
Experience working with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
Ability to work with/in scripting to automate monitoring of network performance.
Knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) environment.
Knowledge or Coursework dealing with 5G Networks Network Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, or similar).
Ability to work multiple team members and vendors in a clear and concise manner.
Self motivation and ability to adapt to program changes.
If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.
Where you’ll be working In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.
Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Equal Employment Opportunity We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer - and celebrate our employees’ differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status.
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