Verisign

internet infrastructure services

ResearchEngineer

$109–147k Reston, Virginia, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Research Engineer at Verisign. Skills: Internet infrastructure services, domain name system (DNS) services, Internet security, research concepts related to Internet infrastructure applications and protocols, software development, systems development research, prototype development. identifying and developing novel and operationally relevant research concepts related to Internet infrastructure applications and protocols. understanding how technology impacts Verisign's business and pursue solution”

Industry & Context.

internet infrastructure services
Problems you'll solve

Develops real world solutions to difficult technology problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

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

Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field with 3+ years software development experience, PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field, mix of professional and academic experience, 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

What You'll Do.

identifying and developing novel and operationally relevant research concepts related to Internet infrastructure applications and protocols

understanding how technology impacts Verisign's business and pursue solutions that will mitigate risk or accelerate opportunities for Verisign's business

collaborating on integration strategies for technologies across the company and the industry

Works with stakeholders on enhancing the forward direction and innovative potential of their areas

Participates in requirements gathering

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 publicizes research results in appropriate internal and external forums

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

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; collaborating on integration strategies for technologies across the company and the industry; working in research teams on fast-paced, high impact projects

Communication Scope

Experience presenting ideas and prototypes at public forums, such as technical conferences; Authorship on one or more peer reviewed publication(s); Represents Verisign in related external forums to build our reputation as an industry thought publicizes research results in appropriate internal and external forums; Develops compelling and easy to understand use cases

Full Job 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 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. 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 appropri

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