Associate Director System Architecture

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.

What you’ll be doing...

Contribute, Collaborate and Manage a team of Subject matter Experts (SMEs) to develop and maintain solutions for LTE & 5G mobile devices. (61%) Participate and contribute to the mobile industry standards such as GSMA, 3GPP or others. Manage, develop and actively run Verizon technical partnership program with Google/Android, KaiOS, ChromeOS, MSFT Windows & other embedded operating systems providers. (15%) Develop and maintain software platforms based on Android and Linux operating systems for Verizon branded devices. Create and customize open-source images for different hardware platforms. (5%) Utilize OS Project tools to build custom OS distributions for embedded systems. Write, debug, and optimize C code for system-level applications and drivers. (5%) Integrate and validate new features on development boards and EVKs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components. (5%) Perform thorough testing and validation of software to ensure high reliability and performance. (2%) Document software designs, implementation details, and usage instructions. (5%) Provide technical support and troubleshooting for platform-related issues. (2%) 

What we’re looking for...

Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, and 8 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or as a Systems Architects, Software Developer, Member Technical Staff Engineer, or in a related/similar position. Experience therein to include 8 years involving the following:

• Developing Android and Linux OS;

• Java, Kotlin, C++, C, Python, JavaScript;

• Subject Matter Expert with Telecommunication and device;

• Device to Network connectivity SME;

• LTE / 5G networks;

• Cloud; and

• Performing Technical leadership & Strategy.

Hybrid role, ability to work from home. Requires U.S. travel (up to 25% annually)

RATE OF PAY: $196,342 – $242,000 per year

Must Reference:  Job # YKVEMB-W

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.