Viasat

Associate Software Engineer, Early Career

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7 hours ago
Carlsbad, CA, USAEntry Level
H1B sponsor

Base Salary

$95k - $177k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Develop and own software features through the full software development lifecycle for the Viasat-3 satellite network ground system.
  • Participate in requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, monitoring, operation, analytics, and production support.
  • Collaborate with system engineers and other ground-system teams on a small, highly technical team.
  • Contribute to software automation and continuous delivery using tools such as Jenkins and Ansible.
  • Work on a distributed team and communicate with peer engineers and project managers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 0–3 years of full-time relevant industry experience.
  • Valid work permit or visa for the country where the employee will be located and working.
  • Proficiency in Go or Python and a strong understanding of Linux/Unix development environments.
  • Knowledge of TCP/UDP networking fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
  • Interest in generative AI and AI-assisted software development through coursework, projects, or research.
  • Experience with C++ or Java, software automation, continuous delivery tools, and software development internships is preferred.
  • Interest or experience across computer and system architecture, API design, performance analysis, distributed systems, data processing, cloud computing, networking, testing, and verification.

Benefits

  • Site-based work requires at least three days per week or 60% of the workweek at a Viasat office or work location.
  • Flexible onsite/hybrid arrangements are determined by the role and team.
  • Relocation assistance is available subject to eligibility.
  • Additional cash or stock incentives and medical, financial, and other benefits may be available depending on the position.

Tech Stack

AnsibleC++GoJavaJenkinsLinuxPython

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About Viasat

5,001-10,000 employees

Viasat builds and operates satellite networks that provide internet connectivity and secure SATCOM services for consumers, airlines, enterprises, and governments. Its business spans residential satellite internet, in-flight Wi‑Fi for commercial aviation, managed bandwidth, terminals, and defense-grade communications and encryption products. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Viasat is a NASDAQ‑listed company that expanded its global footprint by acquiring Inmarsat in 2023.

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