Telecom H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in New Jersey
New Jersey is one of the most active states for telecom H-1B visa sponsorship, anchored by major carriers and infrastructure firms headquartered along the Route 1 corridor and in Newark, Parsippany, and Bedminster. AT&T, Verizon, and Vonage have significant New Jersey footprints, and the state's dense fiber and 5G buildout is driving consistent demand for sponsored engineering, network, and software talent.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We are looking for a forward-thinking, hands-on Technical Product Development Manager to direct the growth and strategic expansion of our next-generation Network Automation. This role combines technical leadership with strategic business acumen to build and launch advanced AI products and enterprise services. The ideal candidate brings a comprehensive understanding of AI industry trends, commercial models, and corporate strategy, backed by deep expertise in AI architectures, model frameworks, and agentic systems. Strong familiarity with Edge computing, Cloud environments, Data Centers, and AI-focused NeoClouds is required.
Key requirements include hands-on expertise with agentic AI runtime infrastructure (such as AI Gateways, Routers, MCPs, and Semantic Caching) across Cloud, Edge, Data Center, and NeoCloud environments, along with a strong foundation in software-defined networking paradigms like SD-WAN and SASE.
Responsibilities will include:
- Network & AI Integration: Drive the convergence of enterprise WAN topologies—specifically SD-WAN and SASE frameworks—into a unified AI Fabric optimized for high-throughput, low-latency East-West and North-South traffic flows.
- AI Agent Services: Architect and productize AI services, including AI Gateways, intelligent AI Routers, token brokering, token monitoring, standardized Model Context Protocols (MCPs) for context retrieval, and low-latency Semantic Caching layers.
- Intelligent Network Automation & Evolution: Apply AI technologies to automate operations, optimize service delivery, and advance capabilities toward fully autonomous networks.
- AI Platform Architecture: Demonstrated expertise in architecting and deploying scalable AI platform infrastructure to support agentic services. Proficient in agent identification, orchestration frameworks, as well as real-time intelligence and monitoring.
- Lead end-to-end design and execution of AI Proof of Concepts (PoCs) in public cloud and lab environments.
- Benchmark network performance, prompt/response latency, GPU utilization, and context-fabric efficiency under real-world AI inference and training workloads.
- Formulate product roadmaps and commercial models based on deep market analysis of public hyperscalers, edge nodes, on-premise data centers, and GPU-first NeoClouds.
- Monetize fabric capabilities by defining service levels (SLAs), enterprise security frameworks, and API/MCP integrations for autonomous agent workflows.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
You’ll 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.
- Five or more years of technical product management/development experience delivering enterprise-grade networking or AI software platforms.
- Strong conceptual and technical foundation in DIA, EVPL, MPLS, SD-WAN, SASE, zero-trust security, or high-density data center network architectures.
- Hands-on experience developing AI solutions across Edge, Cloud, traditional Data Centers, or specialized AI NeoClouds (GPU-as-a-Service).
- Experience quickly prototyping, testing, and validating technical concepts in lab and multi-cloud environments before scaling to production.
- Demonstrated success analyzing market trends and customer requirements to drive GTM strategy.
- Willingness to travel up to 10%.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Even better if you have one or more of the following:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of AI Gateways, AI Routers, vector/semantic caching mechanisms, and context standards like the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- AI market trend analysis including unit economics (GPU/token costs), AI services, prices and GTM strategies.
- Hands-on familiarity with agentic frameworks, knowledge graphs, and context retrieval pipelines.
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.
LOCATION
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 HOURS
40
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: $128,000.00 - $245,000.00.
The annual salary range for the Illinois location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $140,500.00 - $245,000.00.
The annual salary range for the Maryland location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $140,500.00 - $245,000.00.
The annual salary range for the New York location(s) listed on this job requisition based on a full-time schedule is: $140,500.00 - $245,000.00.
H-1B Telecom Job Roles in New Jersey
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Search Telecom Jobs in New JerseyTelecom H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
Which telecom companies sponsor H-1B visas in New Jersey?
Several large telecom employers with New Jersey operations have filed H-1B visa petitions in recent years, including Verizon (headquartered in Basking Ridge), AT&T, Vonage (Holmdel), and Comcast. Beyond the major carriers, network infrastructure firms and managed services providers in the state also appear regularly in Department of Labor LCA filings. Sponsorship decisions depend on the specific role, business need, and hiring manager, not company reputation alone.
Which cities in New Jersey have the most telecom H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Basking Ridge and Bedminster see consistent telecom hiring activity due to Verizon's corporate presence there. Newark benefits from its proximity to New York City and houses regional offices for multiple carriers and technology contractors. Parsippany, Edison, and Holmdel also appear frequently in LCA filings tied to telecom and network engineering roles. The Route 1 corridor from New Brunswick to Princeton has additional concentration of telecom-adjacent tech employers.
What types of telecom roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
H-1B sponsorship in telecom is generally available for specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Commonly sponsored roles include network engineers, RF engineers, software engineers working on telecom platforms, systems architects, data scientists supporting network optimization, and cybersecurity engineers. Roles in technical program management and telecom billing systems development also frequently appear in LCA disclosures. General sales and customer operations roles rarely qualify.
How do I find telecom H-1B sponsorship jobs in New Jersey?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international candidates seeking H-1B sponsorship and filters telecom jobs in New Jersey by visa type, so you're not sorting through roles that won't support sponsorship. Beyond browsing Migrate Mate, reviewing Department of Labor LCA disclosure data can help you identify which New Jersey employers have filed H-1B petitions for telecom roles in the past, which is a useful signal of sponsorship willingness.
Are there any New Jersey-specific considerations for telecom H-1B sponsorship?
New Jersey's telecom sector is closely intertwined with the New York metro market, which means some roles are posted under New Jersey addresses but involve work across both states. When an employer files a Labor Condition Application, the prevailing wage determination is tied to the specific worksite location, so candidates should confirm the primary work location before accepting an offer. New Jersey also has a high concentration of telecom contractors and staffing firms, which sponsor H-1Bs but come with different employment structures than direct hires.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B telecom jobs in New Jersey?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.