Software Engineer

Software EngineerOne team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.In this role, you will be an integral part of a collaborative software team designing, developing and supporting a carrier-grade control gateway that governs how terminals and devices authenticate, connect and operate in a global satellite network. You will debug and resolve issues in a live production environment, gaining deep visibility into how your code behaves at scale. You will also apply your existing skills and grow your expertise across modern cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines and end-to-end system components making this a rewarding learning experience at every stage of your career.As a key member of the team, you will use your talents to fulfill the following responsibilities:Active contribution in software architecture/design/implementation effortsCode, perform unit, integration and performance testsCreate deployment scripts, support/debug deployment pipelinesParticipate in production support (on-call rotation)Investigate and resolve technical issuesPresent status/design/issues to the team or wider audienceAttribute to a team culture that values effective collaboration, technical perfection, and innovationWhat you'll need:4+ years of software engineering experience in C, C++ with emphasis on design patternsExperience with concurrent/multithreaded and Linux systems programmingExperience with Bash, Ansible and Python scripting in LinuxExperience in networking (TCP/IP, OSPF/BGP), protocol standards and troubleshootingKnowledge in Jenkins, JIRA, Git and/or PerforceStrong oral and written communication skillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science or relatable fieldsUp to 10% of travelWhat will help you on the job:Experience with telecom/networking/satellite/wireless communicationsExperience with Kubernetes, Containers and CI/CD pipelinesExperience in AWS, GCP or other cloud environmentsStrong hands-on working knowledge of L2/L3 protocols and L4-L7 applicationsExperience with Claude code or CopilotSalary 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.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.