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Sr Research Engineer

Reston💼 Full-time💰 $164,300–$164,300🗓 2026-07-29 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead technical role in identifying and developing novel, operationally relevant research concepts to strengthen and extend the core security substrate of the Internet.

Role type

Senior Research Engineer (Internet Infrastructure & Security)

Builds

Novel research concepts, software and systems prototypes, and integration strategies for Internet infrastructure applications and protocols.

Domain

Internet infrastructure, network security, DNS, cryptography, and protocol development.

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | research

Required skills

Systems development research, network security (cryptography, privacy, authentication), open standard Internet protocols (DNS, IP, RDAP), large scale data analysis, *nix operating systems, C/C++/Java/Python, SQL/NoSQL

Preferred skills

PhD in Computer Science/Engineering, peer-reviewed publication authorship, experience presenting at technical conferences

Technologies

C, C++, Java, Python, SQL, NoSQL, DNS, IP, RDAP

Responsibilities

Collaborate with business/tech leaders on R&D opportunities aligned with long-term strategy; develop real-world solutions to difficult technology problems; create use cases and prototypes; mentor junior engineers; lead interdepartmental research projects; represent the company in external forums.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship and leadership responsibilities

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