Research Engineer

Verisign•Reston, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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 for this position 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.

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)

Nice To Haves

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

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