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About the job

About us

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

What you'll do

The ViaSat Access Edge Terminal Software team is responsible for the design, development, delivery and support of software running on embedded satellite terminal products (Ka-band, L-band, 5G) that are used in aviation, maritime, residential and other sectors.

You’ll be a software engineer working as part of a software team with a technical lead. You will be engaging & collaborating with other software teams working on embedded software, to achieve development, design, quality and agility goals.

The day-to-day

Software engineering as part of an agile development team

Design, develop and drive software products

Participate in design, development and code reviews of software with a view to deliver quality products in the short and long term

Collaborate & coordinate with other software engineers and teams in driving timely delivery of quality software

Produce software as an individual contributor.

Travel up to 10%

This position is site-based. Site based employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five day work week. While this means employees are mostly and consistently onsite, Viasat embraces a flexible work environment.

What you'll need

Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in computer science or computer engineering

3-5 years of experience in hands-on software development using C/C++ and Python

3-5 years of experience with Linux/UNIX

Hands-on experience with Objected Oriented methodology & development

Experience with using AI tooling in software development.

Strong analytical skills & ability to evaluate software design, including existing codebases

Strong sense of ownership

Excellent communication skills

Ability to collaborate and communicate in a team environment and with other engineering teams

Being detail oriented with strong analytical problem-solving skills

What will help you on the job

Experience using C/C++, Python, Rust

Experience writing unit tests for C/C++, Python, Rust

Experience with Posix and Bash shell scripting

Experience with build infrastructure tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins

Experience with Linux kernel development

Understanding of multiheaded programming and applications

Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., git)

Coursework or familiarity with RF and satellite communications principles

Salary range

$117,000.00 - $185,000.00 / annually. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $145,000.00- $218,000.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits. EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here .