Software Engineer - Rust

VERISIGN; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Verisign is seeking a mid-level software automation engineer in Reston, VA. The role focuses on building scalable, high-performance systems for the ATLAS platform, with emphasis on automation, testing, and continuous deployment.

You will work on a collaborative, Agile team delivering quality software and enabling internet scale through automation and infrastructure tooling.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of writing software in system-level languages (C, C++, Rust).
• Proven CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, OS, OOD).
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (Jenkins, Groovy, GitHub).
• Experience with infrastructure automation/platform engineering tools (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, OpenStack).
• Proficient with Linux.
• Python or similar scripting language.
• Outstanding problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent teammate with collaborative mindset.
• 5+ years of relevant software development experience.
• 2+ years development in a system-level language.
• Working on an Agile software development team.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field, or equivalent work exp.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement new capabilities for the ATLAS platform.
• Contribute to deployment using CI/CD principles and automation.
• Maintain high code quality with reviews, testing, and best practices.
• Collaborate with team to mitigate risks and ensure quality.
• Work in a fast-paced, agile environment to deliver impact.

Skills

C/C++/Rust

Problem solving

Teamwork

Agile development

Python scripting

System programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Jenkins

Groovy

GitHub

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

OpenStack

Linux

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

This position is based in our Reston, VA office and offers a hybrid work schedule.

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 in deployment using CI/CD principles. An ideal candidate will care about productivity and automation. You will be working with software that fundamentally enables the internet to operate at scale.

We’re looking for a mid-level experienced software automation engineer who demonstrates:

• 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

Requirements:

• Has solid understanding of writing software in a system-level programming language (C, C++, Rust)
• Proven foundation in Computer Science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, operating systems, object-oriented design)
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Groovy, GitHub)
• Experience with or a strong willingness to learn infrastructure automation and platform engineering technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Puppet and OpenStack
• Proficient with Linux
• Python or similar scripting language
• Outstanding problem solving and trouble‑shooting skills
• Excellent teammate who enjoys a collaborative team environment
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in software development
• 2+ years development in a system-level programming language
• Working on an Agile software development team
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent work experience

Bonus Skills:

• Familiarity with DNS at the protocol level
• Familiarity with containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to behavior-driven testing frameworks such as Python Behave or Cucumber

The pay range is $108,900 - $147,300.

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.