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Staff Engineer - Terminal Software

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

Viasat, Inc.
Telecommunications • 5 - 10K employees
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$205K - $307K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Viasat rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

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
The Viasat Access Edge Terminal Software team is responsible for the design, development, delivery and support of software running on embedded satellite terminal products (Ka-band, L-band, 5G) that are used in aviation, maritime, residential and other sectors.
You'll be a senior member within this software team. You will be engaging with and guiding software teams working on embedded software, helping them achieve development, design, quality and agility goals. You will provide leadership to the software team design & development of software for the satellite terminal products.
The day-to-day
  • Software engineering as part of an agile development team
  • Drive software architecture and evolution for all the software teams.
  • Lead design, development and testing of software products
  • Participate in code reviews of software with a view to deliver quality products in the short and long term
  • Help drive near and long-term priorities
  • Mentor engineers on industry best-practices, through design/code reviews, training sessions and one-on-one mentoring
  • Some part of the time, hands-on software development
  • Travel up to 10%

What you'll need
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • 10+ years' experience in hands-on experience using C/C++/Rust in embedded environments, with a track record of success
  • Extensive hands-on experience with Object Oriented methodology and development
  • Experience with developing and delivering software using CICD and DevOps practices
  • Ability to champion modern software practices and uphold software quality standards in all phases of development
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate software architecture & design, including existing codebases
  • Excellent communication skills
  • US Citizenship or permanent residence required

What will help you on the job
  • Strong background in software development in embedded environments
  • Strong background in security
  • Learning agility
  • Experience with using AI tooling in software development

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Salary range
$165,000.00 - $260,500.00 / 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 $205,000.00- $307,000.00/ 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.

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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.

Industry

Telecommunications

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Carlsbad, CA, US

Year founded

1986

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