Verisign

Software Engineer II

Verisign · Reston,Virginia,United States
Reston,Virginia,United States $89K–$121K Posted 2026-07-21
Salary
$89K–$121K
Type
Full-time
Experience
2+ yr

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.

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

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