What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Engineer - AI QA Test Automation position at Verizon?
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...
Verizon is looking for a Principal Engineer - QA Test Automation to lead and transform our web and service automation testing frameworks while integrating AI solutions into our testing ecosystem. This role will drive the strategic execution and optimization of automation and AI initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables and operational excellence.
The position will be responsible for developing and executing effective test automation strategies specifically for mobile app, web and services testing for all Value segments and infusing AI to reduce time and save cost, collaborating with business and technical teams to ensure quality, and leading a team of QA professionals.
Responsibilities
This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.
You’ll need to have...
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
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
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 benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $124,000.00 and $231,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. 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.
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...
Verizon is looking for a Principal Engineer - QA Test Automation to lead and transform our web and service automation testing frameworks while integrating AI solutions into our testing ecosystem. This role will drive the strategic execution and optimization of automation and AI initiatives, ensuring high-quality deliverables and operational excellence.
The position will be responsible for developing and executing effective test automation strategies specifically for mobile app, web and services testing for all Value segments and infusing AI to reduce time and save cost, collaborating with business and technical teams to ensure quality, and leading a team of QA professionals.
Responsibilities
- Leading the development and implementation of a comprehensive automation strategy for web and service applications.
- Designing and managing scalable and robust automation frameworks for functional, performance, and regression testing.
- Evaluating and integrating AI/ML-driven tools to improve test case generation, defect prediction, and testing accuracy.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Development, DevOps, QA) to embed automation and AI solutions into CI/CD pipelines.
- Staying ahead of emerging trends and technologies in AI and automation, bringing innovative solutions to the organization.
- Mentoring and coaching a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence.
- Defining and tracking KPIs for automation and AI initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Managing resource allocation, budgets, and timelines for automation and AI projects.
This hybrid role will have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days as set by the manager.
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.
- Experience in automation testing.
- Expertise in automation frameworks like Selenium, TestNG, JUnit, or similar.
- Experience with AI/ML tools and techniques, particularly in testing and defect management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
- Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Java, or similar.
- Deep understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based testing environments.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to adapt to and drive change in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Experience in continuous improvement initiatives, root cause analysis
- Certifications in AI/ML or Automation Testing tools.
- Experience with tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or other AI frameworks.
- Knowledge of performance testing tools like JMeter, LoadRunner, etc.
- Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
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
Verizon is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to veteran status, disability or other legally protected characteristics.
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 benefits, short term incentives, 401(k) Savings Plan, stock incentive programs, paid time off, parental leave, adoption assistance and tuition assistance, plus other incentives, we’ve got you covered with our award-winning total rewards package. For part-timers, your coverage will vary as you may be eligible for some of these benefits depending on your individual circumstances.
If you are hired into a California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, Washington or Washington, D.C. work location, the compensation range for this position is between $124,000.00 and $231,000.00 annually based on a full-time schedule. 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.
Salary : $124,000 - $231,000
