Sr Research Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with business and technology leaders to identify research and development opportunities based on long-term business strategy and objectives.
• Provides business and technology leaders with active support enhancing the forward direction and innovative potential of their areas.
• 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.
• Serves as a recognized technical expert.
• Mentors and provides guidance to more junior-level engineers.
• Coordinates and provides leadership in interdepartmental research projects and efforts, for example, organizing and directing the Research summer internship program.
• 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 and Master’s degrees in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field are required; PhD is preferred.
• 8–10+ years of experience in research engineering, ideally with a mix of professional and academic experience.
• Experience with systems development research and/or prototype development.
• Experience with network security, including cryptography, privacy, identification, and authentication.
• Experience presenting ideas and prototypes at public forums, such as technical conferences.
• Authorship on one or more peer-reviewed publication(s).
• 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.
• Deep hands-on technical skills combined with experience working in research teams on fast-paced, high-impact projects.
• Knowledge of *nix operating systems.
• Strong development background.
• Proficiency in C, C++, Java, and/or Python.
• Experience with 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. We are seeking candidates at the Engineer IV or V level.

Pay

The pay range for Engineer IV is $135,800 – $183,300. The pay range for Engineer V is $164,300 – $222,300. The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is noted above; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Verisign offers a discretionary bonus based on individual and company performance, and certain roles may be eligible for discretionary stock awards.