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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.

Our team is responsible for designing and implementing software solutions for satellite communication ground and mobility systems. This role offers opportunities to develop cloud infrastructure, compose scalable software, and build reliable systems that connect different software components. You will use your skills in software design, coding, continuous integration, and support to improve our products. The real-world implication of our work is delivering connections that change the world. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of engineers and professionals at Viasat.

• Integrating innovative software features
• Automating interactions with software test components to support continuous deployment to users
• Contributing in software feature and architecture design S
• Debugging scale, bugs, networking, and distributed state issues
• Working closely with team members and participating in code review feedback
• Collaborating with partners to design custom solutions DevOps and internal customer support
• Building robust API-driven software systems and building tools w/ AI
• Designing and implementing software solutions for Viasat’s customized lab orchestration platform

• This position issite-based.Site‑basedemployees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from aViasatoffice or work location within a standardfive‑day work week. While this means employees are mostly and consistently onsite, Viasat embraces a flexible work environment. Relocation assistance is available pending eligibility.
• As an Early Career hire, you will participate in our Graduate Development Program during your first 12+ months at Viasat. This program is designed to support your transition from university to the workplace through dedicated mentorship, building relationships with your cohort of new grad hires, technical upskilling, soft skills development and more to ensure you’re set up for success as you begin your professional journey with Viasat.
• Viasat offers the following pre-determined start date options for incoming US Early Career hires (limited exceptions available)
  • Monday, July 13, 2026
  • Monday, August 3, 2026
  • Monday, September 7, 2026

• Education: Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• Experience:This role is intended for someone with0-3 yearsoffull-time, relevantindustryexperience
• Proficiency coding in Python
• Experience with team-based software development
• Proficiency in documenting
• Experience developing software in and for a Linux environment
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Positive perspective and great collaborator
• Valid Work Permit or Visa for the country you would be located and working from

• Experience with software feature design
• Experience with Databases (Postgres, MSSQL Server, etc.)
• Proficiency in refactoring and modularizing existing codebases
• Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD) training or experience (e.g., Jenkins, Github Actions)
• Knowledge or experience with deployment tools such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Azure, and/or Docker
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues with internal users
• Experience with containerization
• Experience with AI Development (e.g., Claude code, opencode, Copilot)
• Ability to prioritize competing tasks and requirements
• Experience with version control software (git)
• Experience with API design and Software Architecture
• Experience with GoLang, k8s, argocd

$95,000.00 - $150,000.00 / 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 $118,000.00- $177,000.00/ 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 careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits.

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.