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Software Engineer at Verisign

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Reston, Virginia





Job Description:

Verisign enables the security, stability, and resiliency of key internet infrastructure and services, including 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.

We operate some of the world's busiest and most critical internet infrastructure. We do this at tremendous scale, processing 100s of billions of transactions each day. Our products include DNS registry management for .com, .net, .gov, .tv and many others. We operate services that are relied upon every day by the world's 3 billion Internet users.

We're looking for an experienced software engineer who are also interested in leading high-performing teams. A successful candidate will have:


  • a track record for high quality and impactful delivery demonstrating strong design skills and a passion for code quality
  • true craftsmanship, who enjoys breaking down tough problems, as well as working with a team to deliver valuable solutions
  • passion for producing quality code and dedicated to best practices such as automated testing, code reviews, continuous integration, and continuous deployment
  • that they are an agent for change, constantly learning and seeking better outcomes
  • skill at interacting and working with people in a proactive manner to mitigate key project technical risks and ensure quality

Required Skills:

  • Strong systems programming experience with focus in networking and routing protocols.
  • Broad application programming experience with focus in C or C++ development.
  • Highly proficient with Linux
  • Acute awareness of and responsibility for how large-scale distributed systems are deployed and operated.
  • Outstanding problem solving and trouble-shooting skills
  • Solid foundation in Computer Science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, operating systems, object-oriented design)
  • Excellent team player who enjoys a collaborative team environment

Relevant Experience:

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in software development
  • Has solid understanding of writing network services in C or C++
  • Comfortable with Ethernet protocols and tools like tcpdump

Bonus Skills:

  • Python
  • DNS, Whois, Internet protocols
  • Conversant with Agile methodology
  • Familiarity with delivering via continuous integration and continuous delivery systems

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.

Additionally, Verisign is committed to helping our diverse workforce manage a healthy work-life balance through all stages of their life and career. We offer a dynamic and flexible work environment with highly competitive benefits and robust learning programs. For more information, click on the links below.

Helpful Resources:
Our Careers Page
Our Benefits Summary
Verisign in the Community
Our EEO Statement
Our Privacy Notice for European Job Applicants/Candidates
Reasonable Accommodations

Staffing agency policy: No fees will be paid for unsolicited resumes submitted to Verisign or our employees by third parties.





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