Southern Methodist University Network Performance Summer 2025 Internship

Job Description

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 V Team Life.

What you’ll be doing...

This posting is for students attending the Southern Methodist University. Candidates interested in opportunities who are not attending Southern Methodist University should search for 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 Network Performance intern. Some of the projects you may work on could enhance your skills in one or more of the following areas:

• 5G Technology.

• Network Performance Optimization and Management.

• Radio Frequency Design.

• NFV (Network Functions Virtualization).

• Software Defined Networking (SDN).

• Business Analytics.

• Programming: Java, Python, Wireshark, Splunk.

• Data Warehousing: SQL & database query tools.

• Grafana (Prometheus) & GitHub Network.

You must be enrolled in a degree program and in good academic standing to be considered.

In this hybrid internship, you’ll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager. This hybrid internship may be based out of Richardson, TX (Dallas, TX). If relocation is required, relocation assistance may be available.

If you are interested in other roles and locations in addition to this one, please submit your application to those postings as well to be considered.

What we’re looking for...

You’re a motivated self-starter. Never satisfied with the status quo, you always try to perform at your 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:

• Ability to participate in our hybrid 10-week internship that takes place from June 2, 2025 to August 8, 2025 working a full-time schedule.

• Current enrollment in a Southern Methodist University (SMU) Bachelor’s degree program majoring in Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Telecommunications, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Science, or related majors with a completion date between December 2026 and June 2028.

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

• Coursework or demonstrated experience in waveforms and radio frequency spectrum.

• Willingness to travel and work in an assigned Verizon office.

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

• Demonstrated strong written and communication skills.

• Experience in Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

• Knowledge of filters and signal modulation.

• Knowledge of WIFI, wireless, or modern communication networks.

• Understanding of radio signal propagation (Industry Ex: Planet EV, Atoll).

• Knowledge of electromagnetics and optics.

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 a minimum eight assigned office days per month that will be 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. 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 diversity and inclusion page to learn more.