Principal Engineer - AI Control Plane Engineer

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2 Locations
In-Office
121K-231K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Internet of Things • Other • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
The Role
Architect and build Verizon’s enterprise AI control plane, integrating AI developer platforms with governance hubs. Develop APIs, CI/CD governance pipelines, security and responsible AI guardrails, agent simulation, observability telemetry, IAM, and secure routing for autonomous workflows. Collaborate with platform engineering, DevOps, DataOps, data science, and product teams to operationalize models and agents. The role requires LLM operationalization, cloud architecture, platform engineering, applied ML, Python, Kubernetes, and automated safety testing expertise.
Summary Generated by Built In
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...The Enterprise AI Control Plane team is looking for a hands-on architectural engineer to build the complex system connecting Verizon’s AI developer platforms (AWS Bedrock, Atlas AI) with our governance hubs (Engram, Agent Registry). This role provides a dedicated builder who architects robust APIs, automated CI/CD guardrails, and real-time observability telemetry to ensure autonomous agents run safely at enterprise scale. 
  • Architect and code automated CI/CD governance pipelines that inject Security and RIL (Responsible AI, Integrity, Legal) guardrails directly into the deployment lifecycle.
  • Implement advanced agent simulation and continuous real-time observability telemetry for production LLMs.
  • Interacts daily with AI Platform Engineers, DevOps/DataOps teams, Data Scientists, and AI product developers across various Business Units to integrate their models into the governance framework
  • Architect Identity & Access Management (IAM) and routing logic within the Agent Gateway to ensure autonomous workflows operate with secure access boundaries. 
  • Build robust API integrations connecting developer platforms (Vegas, Atlas AI) seamlessly with Verizon governance hubs (Engram, Agent Registry).
What we’re looking for...You are good with numbers and you love to dig into data to find the story. You are detail-oriented and know how to passionate about what really matters. You understand the importance of accuracy in data analytics and reporting. You are a self-starter and a multitasker who can work independently under tight timelines. You want to make an impact by providing the data that will help improve the experience of our customers.You will need to have:
  • Bachelor’s degree or four or more years of work experience.
  • Six or more years of relevant experience required, demonstrated through one or a combination of work and/or military experience, or specialized training.
  • Experience in LLM operationalization, orchestration frameworks, model evaluation frameworks, agentic workflows, and automated safety testing.
  • Experience in cloud architecture (AWS Bedrock)
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
  • Masters in Computer Science, AI/ML, or related field.
  • Six or more years of platform engineering, as well as applied ML engineering, or AI science
  • Advanced skills in programming in Python, Kubernetes
  • Advanced knowledge of CI/CD deployment tools
  • Knowledge of automated safety testing and Agentic Identity & Access Management
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 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 Hours40

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

Benefits and Compensation

Our 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.

The 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. For part-time roles, your compensation will be adjusted to reflect your hours.

The annual salary range for the location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $120,500.00 - $231,000.00.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or four or more years of work experience
  • Six or more years of relevant experience
  • Experience in LLM operationalization, orchestration frameworks, model evaluation frameworks, agentic workflows, and automated safety testing
  • Experience in cloud architecture, including AWS Bedrock
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related field
  • Six or more years of platform engineering, applied ML engineering, or AI science experience
  • Advanced programming skills in Python and Kubernetes
  • Advanced knowledge of CI/CD deployment tools
  • Knowledge of automated safety testing and agentic Identity and Access Management

Verizon Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Verizon and has not been reviewed or approved by Verizon.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation Fairness and competitiveness of pay are highlighted through statements such as “pay is good,” “pays very well,” and “the compensation at VZ is very competitive.” High earning potential is also described for certain roles, including base pay plus commissions and bonuses.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision with before-tax contributions and preventive-care credits. Increased HSA contributions and multiple plan options further reinforce the perceived strength of health benefits.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are positioned as robust, including a strong 401(k) match, pension eligibility for some groups, and additional financial protections like life and long-term disability coverage. Union contract updates also point to pension increases and retirement security improvements.

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Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

Verizon is one of the world’s leading providers of technology and communications services, transforming the way we connect across the globe. We're a diverse network of people driven by our shared ambition to move the world forward - collectively building the network America relies on most. Here, we have the ability to learn and grow at the speed of technology, the space to create within every role, and the opportunity to shape a rewarding career.

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