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.
This engineering position will be part of an agile dev-test team responsible for designing, developing, and deploying some of the most visible software on the Internet. Our solutions are easy to use, scalable, and highly performant. Engineers on the team will be called on to research technologies, present their findings, document software design, implement business logic, demonstrate completed work, and collaborate with team members to improve incrementally.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about crafting superior software. They will have good social and communication skills as well as a strong understanding of the fundamentals of the Java Programming Language, including data structures. As part of a highly performant agile team, engineers will participate effectively in daily standup meetings, weekly grooming sessions, and product demonstrations. Engineers will take ownership of features from design to delivery. Successful engineers will work closely with team members to master our software, one component at a time, and make a positive impact on projects as well as team chemistry.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field
- 2+ years software development experience
- Expertise with data-structures and algorithms
- Expertise with the Java programming language
- Experience with scripting languages like Perl, Python, Unix Shell, or others
- Experience with Linux or Linux-like operating systems
Desired Experience:
- Experience with Cryptography
This position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule.
The pay range is $89,900 - $121,700.
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.
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Staffing agency policy: No fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes submitted to Verisign or our employees by third parties.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field
- 2+ years software development experience
- Expertise with data-structures and algorithms
- Expertise with the Java programming language
- Experience with scripting languages like Perl, Python, Unix Shell
- Experience with Linux or Linux-like operating systems
- Experience with Cryptography
VERISIGN Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about VERISIGN and has not been reviewed or approved by VERISIGN.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescriptions, telemedicine, behavioral-health resources, and specialized programs for family building and midlife support. Onsite wellness amenities such as the Reston fitness center further support day-to-day wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and access to licensed financial coaching. These offerings provide structured support for long-term savings as part of total compensation.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Employer-posted salary ranges and structured pay bands reduce uncertainty and clarify how roles are compensated. Public ranges for technical roles indicate competitive positioning relative to the market.
VERISIGN Insights
What We Do
Verisign, a global provider of domain name registry services and internet infrastructure, enables internet navigation for many of the world’s most recognized domain names. Verisign helps enable the security, stability, and resiliency of the Domain Name System (DNS) and the internet by providing root zone maintainer services, operating two of the 13 global internet root servers, and providing registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net top-level domains, which support the majority of global e-commerce.
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