Software Engineer

Villars-sur-Glâne , Switzerland

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 operates two of the Domain Name System (DNS) root servers and provides registration services and authoritative resolution for the .com and .net top-level domains, enabling the world’s 5.5 billion Internet users to connect online with reliability and confidence, anytime, anywhere. Our global servers process millions of DNS queries every second. Because these services underpin the online connectivity of the Internet, our products must be absolutely correct and remain available – even during the most extreme Internet spike load events.

Verisign’s “ATLAS” platform implementation 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 involved in designing and implementing new capabilities for this platform, and also in deployment using CI/CD principles. You will be working with the software that fundamentally enables the internet to operate at scale.

The Person:

We’re looking for a mid-level software engineer who demonstrate:

  • strong collaboration skills
  • 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
  • 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 positive manner to mitigate key project technical risks and ensure quality

Required Skills:

  • Has solid understanding of writing software in C++ or similar system-level programming language
  • Python or similar scripting language
  • Proven foundation in Computer Science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, operating systems, object-oriented design)
  • Understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, Ansible)
  • Proficient with Linux
  • Outstanding problem solving and trouble-shooting skills
  • Excellent teammate who enjoys a collaborative team environment
  • Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in both written and spoken English

Relevant Experience:

  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in software development
  • 2+ years of C++ or similar system-level programming language
  • Working on an Agile software development team

Bonus Skills:

  • Hands on experience with the Rust programming language
  • Familiarity with DNS at the protocol level
  • Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes

Education:

  • 4 years Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience

Location:

  • Hybrid (remote+office)
  • Switzerland – Fribourg – Villars-sur-Glâne

Benefits:

  • Multi-cultural collaborative atmosphere
  • Competitive compensation package

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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