Data Engineer

About us

One 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.


What you'll do

As a member of our Data Platform team, you'll help build infrastructure and tools for collecting and processing data in streaming and batch pipelines. Your work will power access to data for a variety of use-cases, be it real-time stream processing, online data access, analytic data exploration or large-scale data processing. Our mission is to enable our community of data scientists, analysts, and developers to derive faster insights and reduce TTM in order to fuel Viasat growth.


The day-to-day

In this Software Engineer role, you will own core components of data ingestion and integration processing that intakes ~4 billon events per hour with data volume in excess of 30TB per day. You will design and implement new features and enhancements to our data platform to advance component architecture towards strategic data governance/management objectives while providing ongoing support, monitoring, and maintenance of deployed products. Additionally, you will monitor emerging technologies/technology practices for potential use within the Company.


What you'll need

• 5+ years software development experience using at least two of the following: Java, Scala, Python, C or C++.
• Familiarity with RDBMS technologies (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, etc.)
• Experience in Linux based systems, docker, and code versioning tooling (Git/CI/CD).
• Familiarity with at least one cloud provider such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Experience in design and implementation of robust and highly scalable Data services
• Experience in Linux based systems, docker, and code versioning tooling (Git/CI/CD).
• Reliable teammate with the ability to handle different projects simultaneously in a fast-paced multifaceted agile work environment.
• BS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics or a related field
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Strong analytical abilities
• US Citizenship required

What will help you on the job

• Understanding of distributed and parallel computing architectures
• Experience with scaled data environments and Streaming technologies like Kafka and Spark
• Expertise in Scala and/or Java
• Working experience in design, development, and implementation of highly scalable, scaled software systems and components, client-facing web applications and systems as a full stack developer using one of the following: Java, Python, or Scala

Salary 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 at
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.