Junior Software Engineer

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Reston,Virginia,United StatesPosted Today

Role Overview

Verisign is hiring a Junior Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in Reston,Virginia. Part of Verisign's Security hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Junior-level Security roles is $84k-$115k (based on 58 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

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.

Verisign’s Resolution Engineering team is a high performing, Agile team who builds horizontally scalable, high performance, and highly available systems. As part of the team, you will be responsible for designing and implementing new features for resolution products. You will be writing the software that fundamentally enables the internet to operate at scale. We are seeking a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will support the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software solutions in a collaborative Agile environment. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with modern software engineering practices, including software integration, vulnerability management, automated testing, and CI/CD pipeline development.

The ideal candidate will have strong software engineering fundamentals in a variety of languages and tools applied in a system-level engineering environment (C, C++, Rust). You will engage in maintaining the health of development environments including troubleshooting and resolving. You will work in an established, highly-technical agile development team. You will participate in daily standup meetings, grooming and planning sessions. You will take ownership of features from design to delivery. Successful engineers will work closely with team members to master our software and make a positive impact on projects as well as team chemistry.

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 the software development best practices such as automated testing, code reviews, continuous integration, and continuous delivery
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:

Build, Integration and Deployment Skills:
- Experience with or a strong willingness to learn infrastructure automation and platform engineering technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet and OpenStack.
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Groovy, GitHub)
- Awareness of and responsibility for how large-scale distributed systems are deployed and operated
Development and Test Skills:
- Proven foundation in Computer Science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, operating systems, object-oriented design)
- Knowledge of systems programming with focus in networking and routing protocols
- Exposure to behavior-driven testing frameworks such as Python Behave or Cucumber
- Broad application software development experience with focus in C or C++ development
- Proficient with Linux
- Proficient in Python or similar scripting language.
Developer Traits:
- Excellent team player who enjoys a collaborative, Agile-based team environment
- Independent problem solving and trouble-shooting skills aimed at healthy environments and quality code
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to clearly present ideas and solutions ensuring shared understanding among the team
- A willingness to learn and a curious-mindset about the products you are supporting

Relevant Experience:

4 years Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
2+ years of relevant work experience in software development

Bonus Skills:

Familiarity with DNS at the protocol level
Comfortable aiding in diagnosis of troubleshooting network issues with tools like tcpdump
Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes

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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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Junior Software Engineer position at Verisign?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Verisign. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Junior Software Engineer position at Verisign located?

This position is based in Reston,Virginia. Verisign has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Junior Software Engineer at Verisign earn?

Verisign has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Junior Software Engineer role at Verisign posted?

This role was posted on July 12, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Is the Junior Software Engineer role at Verisign entry-level?

Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Verisign has listed.

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