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Verisign

Research Engineer

Reston,Virginia,United States$108.9k–$147.3kmidAdded today

About this role

Verisign seeks a Research Engineer to develop innovative solutions for Internet infrastructure security and DNS services. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to advance research concepts, prototype technologies, and represent the company as a thought leader in Internet security foundations.

What you'll do

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on R&D initiatives aligned with business strategy
  • Participate in requirements gathering, design reviews, and testing processes
  • Develop prototypes and real-world solutions to complex technology challenges
  • Create compelling use cases and software demonstrations
  • Present research findings at industry forums and conferences
  • Guide technical direction and innovation potential of research areas

What they're looking for

  • Software development (C, C++, Java, Python)
  • Research engineering and prototype development
  • Internet protocols (DNS, IP, RDAP) and network security
  • Systems development and large-scale data analysis
  • Cryptography, authentication, and privacy technologies
  • Unix/Linux operating systems
  • Database design (SQL, NoSQL)
  • Technical presentation and peer-reviewed publication authorship
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Verisign

Verisign builds internet infrastructure and resolution products that ensure stable, secure operations at scale. The company is hiring software engineers, site reliability engineers, and automation specialists to design, develop, and maintain their platforms and services.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a research project where you developed a prototype from concept to demonstration—what was your process?
  • How do you balance the need for rigorous academic research with the practical business requirements at a company like Verisign?