Senior Software Engineer, Temporary

Software EngineerAt 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.The System Software team owns the foundational OS layer — AlmaLinux-based embedded servers called Mobility Access Servers (MAS) — that powers inflight WiFi and streaming content on the world's leading airlines. You'll work on the software stack from bootloader to application services: storage health, container orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, security hardening, and field incident investigation. When something goes wrong on a production aircraft, your team is the one that figures out why and ships the fix.This is a site-based role; employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five-day workweek.Software engineering as part of an agile development teamActively design and drive software architecture involving a Linux-based operating system with custom support applications involving REST, HW interfaces, ARINC controllers, cellular device controllers, and other low-level driver supportParticipate in the design, development, and testing of software products we supportMaintain and improve our current setup for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems, with a focus on applying GitHub Actions, Artifactory, Vault, and GitHubImprove and implement testing, both virtual and on bare metal hardware, to improve software quality by catching issues before they reach productionDebug and investigate production system failures using log analysis tools (syslog-ng, fluent-bit, journalctl) and field data from live aircraft deploymentsManage and maintain ZFS storage pools, disk health monitoring, and storage subsystem reliabilityDevelop, deploy, and maintain containerized services using Docker and k3s (lightweight Kubernetes) on embedded hardwareDrive security posture improvements including secret/key rotation, file integrity monitoring, and remediation of penetration test findingsParticipate in code reviews with a view to deliver quality products in the short and long termTravel up to 10%Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering5+ years' hands-on experience using C/C++/Rust/Go/Bash/Python in embedded environments, with a track record of successHands-on experience with Object Oriented methodology and developmentProficiency with Linux system administration: systemd service lifecycle, boot process debugging, and log-based forensics (journalctl, syslog)Experience with container technologies (Docker) and/or container orchestration (Kubernetes/k3s)Experience investigating and debugging field incidents and production system failures, including reading system logs, correlating events across services, and driving to root causeExperience with developing and delivering software using CI/CD and DevOps practicesFamiliarity with common development and infrastructure tools including Git, GitHub, Docker, HashiCorp Vault, and artifact management platforms (e.g. Artifactory)Ability to champion modern software practices and uphold software quality standards in all phases of developmentStrong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate software architecture & design, including existing codebasesPerforming tests following a requirement-based testing approachFamiliarity with AI coding tools (e.g. GitHub Copilot) to accelerate developmentExperience working with Linux distributions and embedded optimized frameworks (e.g. AlmaLinux, OpenWRT, Yocto, Buildroot)Deep understanding of the bootloader and application bring-up processExperience orchestrating and optimizing resources (CPU, memory, disk) using tools such as cgroups and MGLRUDeep familiarity with ZFS storage management — pool creation and recovery, persistent device naming (udev/wwn), disk failure mode analysis, and systemd unit integration for storage subsystem servicesKubernetes/Helm chart authoring for containerized service deployment on embedded hardwareFamiliarity with infrastructure and security tooling such as HashiCorp Vault, Jenkins, Artifactory, Git, GitHub, and GitHub ActionsSalary range $140,500.00 - $221,500.00 / 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 $174,000.00- $261,000.00/ 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.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.