AI Connect Principal Engineer

The AI Connect Principal Engineer serves as the chief technical authority for Verizon's AI Connect initiative, translating capacity needs into resilient physical routes for next-generation AI workloads and hyperscale compute clusters. This role involves solving complex outside plant engineering challenges, optimizing Ultra Long Haul paths, and conducting detailed GIS route reviews to support high-capacity fiber infrastructure builds. The position requires close collaboration with Technical Project Managers and construction teams to resolve civil field constraints and ensure network integrity.