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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Engineer III - Research Software Engineer - **Company:** VeriSign - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $108,900.0 - $147,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Information Systems, Computer Networks, Domain Name System (DNS), Internet Protocol, Internet Security, Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, NoSQL, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Data Storage Technologies, Information Technology - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1aaba4e5-3564-4bd4-8309-49ced3e56b53 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field with 5 or more years software development experience, or * Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field with 3+ years software development experience preferred or * PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical field highly preferred Experience in research engineering, ideally with a mix of professional and academic experience 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) Preferred: * 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 ## Description 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 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., * 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 appropriate internal and external forums ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [You’re a great coder? 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