Research Engineer

VerisignReston, Virginia, United States · Posted 22 days ago

Full-timeEst. 128,100 USD

Description

Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the internet. We are a trusted provider of internet infrastructure services for the networked world and deliver unmatched performance in domain name system (DNS) services.

We are a mission focused, values driven company where each individual can contribute to building a stronger, more secure internet. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with competitive benefits and the ability to grow your career.

Seeking enthusiastic candidates for a truly exciting opportunity to strengthen and extend the core security substrate at the heart of the Internet. Successful candidates will be in a position to make fundamental and broadly impactful enhancements to the very foundations of Internet security. The Engineer III – Research Software Engineer plays a role in identifying and developing novel and operationally relevant research concepts related to Internet infrastructure applications and protocols. The applicant is expected to be ready to understand how technology impacts Verisign's business and pursue solutions that will mitigate risk or accelerate opportunities for Verisign's business. This role is responsible for collaborating on integration strategies for technologies across the company and the industry.

Key responsibilities:

Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on research and development opportunities based on long-term business strategy and objectives
Works with stakeholders on enhancing the forward direction and innovative potential of their areas
Participates in requirements gathering, design, code and test plan reviews
Develops real world solutions to difficult technology problems through innovative yet programmatic approaches
Develops compelling and easy to understand use cases as well as software and systems prototypes
Represents Verisign in related external forums to build our reputation as an industry thought leader; publicizes research results in appropriate internal and external forums

Education and experience requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field with 5 or more years software development experience, or

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field with 3+ years software development experience preferred or
PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field highly preferred

Experience in research engineering, ideally with a mix of professional and academic experience
Experience with systems development research and/or prototype development
Development background, ideally with C, C++, Java, and/or Python
Experience presenting ideas and prototypes at public forums, such as technical conferences
Authorship on one or more peer reviewed publication(s)

Preferred:

Experience with network security, including cryptography, privacy, identification, and authentication
Experience with open standard Internet protocols and/or services (such as DNS, IP, RDAP, etc.)
Experience with large scale data analysis and evaluation of network traffic data
Hands-on technical skills combined with experience working in research teams on fast-paced, high impact projects
Knowledge of *nix operating systems
SQL, NoSQL, or equivalent data storage schema creation and use

This position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

The pay range is $108,900 - $147,300.

The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus which is based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.

Verisign is an equal opportunity employer. That means we recruit, hire, compensate, train, promote, transfer, and administer all terms and conditions of employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected categories under applicable law.

Additional Information:
Our Careers Page
Our Benefits Summary
Verisign in the Community
Our EEO Statement
Our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants/Candidates
Reasonable Accommodations

Staffing agency policy: No fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes submitted to Verisign or our employees by third parties.

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