What you'll need
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or currently pursuing)
2+ years of experience writing in Python
Familiarity with network communication protocols such as TCP, SNMP, or REST
Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Ability to work in a Linux-based environment
What will help you on the job
Experience with device driver development or hardware integration
Experience with Ansible or similar configuration management tools
Exposure to satellite communications, ground systems, or aerospace/defense domains
Familiarity with agile or waterfall software development methodologies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams
Eagerness to learn new technologies and adapt to a dynamic environment
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.
Your day-to-day will vary by program phase, but core activities include designing, developing, testing, and documenting device drivers that integrate ViaControl with satellite antenna systems, and configuring and deploying ViaControl across a variety of hardware platforms. You will engage directly with internal and external customers to answer technical questions and resolve operational issues, and work alongside the product development team to contribute to feature development and provide real-world performance feedback. Above all, you will be a collaborative teammate — helping others hit delivery milestones and working through technical challenges together.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or currently pursuing)
2+ years of experience writing in Python
Familiarity with network communication protocols such as TCP, SNMP, or REST
Familiarity with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Ability to work in a Linux-based environment
