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　　What you'll be doing...

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　　This position is for an entry level product and innovation role in the Verizon Global Network & Technology organization. In this role you be responsible for assisting with driving idea generation to commercialization through the New Product Innovation process to influence stakeholders to adopt the concept for commercialization. This includes defining and overseeing external partner evaluation, prototyping, beta trials etc.

　　This posting is for students attending the Rutgers Verizon hosted event on 2/1. Candidates interested in opportunities who are not attending the Rutgers Career Fair should search and apply to other roles here: .

　　As an Entry Level Product Engineer you will:

　　Supporting development, driving and executing the product roadmap for the Consumer Home product portfolio, applying design thinking principles and considering user needs, market trends, and business goals.

　　Conducting user research, gathering customer insights, and identifying new product opportunities to drive product enhancements and differentiate our offerings in the market.

　　Research and provide input on ML algorithms and tools.

　　Analyze and gather input in areas including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking, and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design, and mobile.

　　Develop one's skill set and staying up-to-date on developments in the field.

　　Select appropriate datasets and data representation methods.

　　Working closely with the design team to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces and experiences, applying design thinking principles to ensure seamless interactions and delightful user journeys.

　　Run machine learning tests.

　　Develop, test, deploy and maintain machine learning system software.

　　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 Basking Ridge, NJ.

　　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.

　　What we're looking for...

　　You're a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you're always trying to perform at your personal best. You thrive in a fast-paced environment where new challenges come up every day. You are flexible, dependable, and work well in varying environments. Learning quickly is personally rewarding and inspires you to take smart risks.

　　You'll need to have:

　　Currently enrolled at Rutgers and attending the career fair on 2/1.

　　Authorization to work in the U.S. without restrictions or need for future sponsorship.

　　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.

　　Willingness to travel and work in Basking Ridge, NJ

　　Even better if you have one or more of the following:

　　Demonstrated strong written and communication skills.

　　Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams.

　　Ability to pick up on new technologies quickly and apply that knowledge to innovating new products.

　　Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven and design thinking approach to decision-making.

　　Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

　　Experience working with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite

　　Passion for technology, and staying abreast of the latest industry trends.

　　Proactive, ability to iterate and fail fast with a self-driven mindset,

　　Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

　　Ability to work with/in Supervised and Unsupervised Learning, Deep Learning Networks,

　　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 Hours40

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　　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. At Verizon, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected, and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best. Check out our page to learn more.