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Viasat, Inc.

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site +1

$174K - $261K/yr

At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For ... Software engineering as part of an agile development team * Actively design and drive software ...

Viasat, Inc.

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site +1

$174K - $261K/yr

At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For ... Software engineering as part of an agile development team * Actively design and drive software ...

Viasat, Inc.

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Englewood, CO · On-site +1

$174K - $261K/yr

At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For ... Software engineering as part of an agile development team * Actively design and drive software ...

Viasat, Inc.

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

$174K - $261K/yr

At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For ... Software engineering as part of an agile development team * Actively design and drive software ...

Viasat, Inc.

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$174K - $261K/yr

At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For ... Software engineering as part of an agile development team * Actively design and drive software ...

Viasat, Inc.

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$174K - $261K/yr

At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For ... Software engineering as part of an agile development team * Actively design and drive software ...

Viasat, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$205K - $307K/yr

At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For ... What you'll do You will join the Content Delivery Platform team, working to deliver excellent in ...

Viasat, Inc.

Senior Software Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$205K - $307K/yr

At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For ... What you'll do You will join the Content Delivery Platform team, working to deliver excellent in ...

Viasat, Inc.

Software Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$145K - $218K/yr

At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For ... Experience in AWS, Google Cloud Platform or other cloud environments * Strong hands-on working ...

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Core-Platform Software Engineer

Core-Platform Software Engineer

Viasat, Inc.

Tempe, AZ • On-site, Remote

$174K - $261K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Viasat rating

4.2

Company rating: 4.2 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 82 rated telecommunications companies

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

We provide the WiFi experience, you, as a passenger on the world’s leading airlines get to use for super-fast Viasat internet and streaming content. As a member of our team you will support the critical infrastructure used for creating, testing, and delivering this content to our dedicated mobility access servers (MAS).

This is a sitebased role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard fiveday workweek.


The day-to-day
  • Software engineering as part of an agile development team
  • Actively design and drive software architecture involving a Linux based operating system with custom support applctions involving REST, HW interfaces, ARINC controllers, cellular device controllers, and other low level driver support
  • Participate in the design, development and testing of software products we support
  • Maintain and improve our current setup for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) systems, with a focus on applying GitHub Actions, Artifactory, Vault, and GitHub.
  • Improve and implement testing, both virtual and on bare metal hardware meant to improve software quality by catching issues before they get to production
  • Participate in code reviews of software with a view to deliver quality products in the short and long term
  • Travel up to 10%

What you'll need
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • 5+ years’ experience in hands-on experience using C/C++/Rust/Go/Bash/Python in embedded environments, with a track record of success
  • 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
  • Performing tests following a requirement based testing approach
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What will help you on the job
  • Experience working with distributions and embedded optimized frameworks (e.g. AlmaLinux, OpenWRT, Yocto, Buildroot)
  • Deep Understanding of bootloader and Application Bring up process
  • Experience orchestrating and optimizing resources (CPU, Memory, Disk etc) using tools such as but not limited to cgroups, MGLRU

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 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.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
  • 5+ years’ experience in hands-on experience using C/C++/Rust/Go/Bash/Python in embedded environments, with a track record of success
  • 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
  • Performing tests following a requirement based testing approach
  •  
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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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