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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.\nWhat you’ll be doing...\nWe don’t wait for the future. We build it. We are seeking an experienced and analytical Senior Network Performance Engineer with deep expertise in Ericsson RAN software and hardware to lead performance management and optimization across our Radio Access Network. In this role, you will be responsible for driving end-to-end user experience, capacity, and accessibility across Verizon's LTE, VoLTE, 5G-NR (NSA & SA architectures), and Voice over NR (VoNR) deployments. You will utilize Ericsson Management System tools (ENM, MOShell/AMOS), diagnostic traces, and PM counters to deliver top-tier network quality and service reliability.\nEricsson RAN Optimization & Performance Management: Lead radio tuning and optimization across Ericsson Baseband and Radio Units (including Massive MIMO, C-Band, and mmWave deployments) for LTE, 5G-NR (NSA & SA), VoLTE, and VoNR services.\nPM Counter Analysis & KPI Troubleshooting: Monitor and optimize key Ericsson Performance Management (PM) counters to drive improvements in Accessibility, Retainability, Mobility, and Throughput KPIs.\nEricsson Feature Verification & Parameter Audit: Parameterize and audit Ericsson feature states and system constants across spectrum layers. Validate features like Carrier Aggregation, Massive MIMO, EN-DC, and Dual Connectivity.\nVoLTE & VoNR Quality Optimization: Analyze end-to-end voice quality using Ericsson UE Trace/Cell Trace data and external probes. Troubleshoot SIP signaling, RTP packet loss, jitter, MOS scores, and EPS Fallback (EPSFB) performance.\nFixed Wireless Access (FWA) Optimization: Monitor and optimize key performance indicators for 5G FWA CPEs on Mid-Band (C-Band) and High-Band (mmWave).\nCLI & Scripting Operations: Leverage Ericsson CLI tools (MOShell/AMOS/ENM) to execute health checks, check cell operational states , and run automated parameter audit/turnup scripts.\nCapacity & Traffic Engineering: Identify high-utilization sectors and cell-edge bottlenecks using Ericsson counter data; formulate carrier addition, power control, re-sectoring, or hardware upgrade strategies.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with RF Planning, Operations, and Core teams to resolve complex cross-domain issues.\nWhat we’re looking for...\nYou’ll need to have:\nBachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience\nFour or more years of relevant work experience.\nHands-on experience with Ericsson Network Manager (ENM), MOShell/AMOS, and ENM scripting utilities for bulk parameter changes and MO configuration.\nProficiency in 3GPP Rel 15/16/17 architectures, beam management, Massive MIMO, SSB/CSI-RS configuration, EN-DC anchor relations, and 5G-SA/VoNR layer management.\nHands-on experience decoding call traces (GPEH/UETR), diagnostic logs (QXDM, TEMS Investigation, Actix Analyzer, Wireshark), and analyzing VoLTE/VoNR SIP call flows.\nAbility to parse large counter datasets and trace logs using SQL, Python, or visualization tools (Tableau, PowerBI).\nEven better if you have one or more of the following:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field.\nFive or more years of dedicated hands-on experience in RF engineering and network performance optimization, with a minimum of 3+ years directly working on Ericsson LTE/5G RAN equipment.\nExperience with 3rd-party benchmarking analysis (RootMetrics, Ookla, Tutela).\nAdvanced scripting proficiency (Python, Perl, Shell) for automating MOShell tasks, parameter audits, and KPI reporting.\nExperience with Ericsson Open RAN (O-RAN) solutions, RIC, and rApp/xApp performance integrations.\nIf 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.\nWhere you’ll be working\nIn 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\n40Equal Employment Opportunity \nVerizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.\nBenefits and Compensation\nOur benefits are designed to help you move forward in your career, and in areas of your life outside of Verizon. From health and wellness benefit options including: medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, AD&D insurance, identity theft protection, pet insurance and group home & auto insurance. We also offer a matched 401(k) savings plan, up to 8 company paid holidays per year and up to 6 personal days per year, paid parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. Depending on the role, employees have the opportunity to receive compensation in the form of premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, allowances, etc. Newly hired employees receive up to 15 days of vacation per year, which grows with additional service. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.\nThe salary will vary depending on your location and confirmed job-related skills and experience. This is an incentive based position with the potential to earn more. 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