ViaSat

Embedded Software Engineer

ViaSat$117K — $185K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science or computer engineering
  • Experience in software development using C/C++
  • Proven experience with Linux/UNIX operating systems
  • Hands-on experience with Object-Oriented development
  • Familiarity with AI tooling in software development
  • Strong analytical skills for evaluating software designs
  • Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Engage in software engineering as part of an agile development team
  • Design and develop software products
  • Participate in design, development, and code reviews to ensure product quality
  • Collaborate with other software engineers to drive timely software delivery
  • Produce software as an individual contributor

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness
  • Opportunities for cash or stock incentives
  • Support for ongoing learning and development
  • Flexible work arrangements with remote work options
Full Job Description
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 software engineer working as part of a software team with a technical lead. You will be engaging & collaborating with other software teams working on embedded software, to achieve development, design, quality and agility goals.

This is a site-based role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five-day workweek.

The day-to-day

  • Software engineering as part of an agile development team
  • Design, develop and drive software products
  • Participate in design, development and code reviews of software with a view to deliver quality products in the short and long term
  • Collaborate & coordinate with other software engineers and teams in driving timely delivery of quality software
  • Produce software as an individual contributor.
  • Travel up to 10%

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's or equivalent in computer science or computer engineering and relevant coursework in computer science
  • Experience in hands-on software development or relevant school projects, using C/C++
  • Proven experience with Linux/UNIX
  • Hands-on experience with Objected Oriented methodology & development
  • Experience with using AI tooling in software development
  • Strong analytical skills & ability to evaluate software design, including existing codebases
  • Strong sense of ownership
  • Excellent communication skills
  • US Citizenship or permanent residence required

What will help you on the job

  • Experience using C/C++.
  • Experience with Linux and bare-metal programming for embedded systems.
  • Experience writing unit tests for C/C++.
  • Understanding of multiheaded programming and applications.
  • Linux HW peripheral driver development and linux kernel development.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., git).
  • Make systems, particularly CMake.
  • Posix and Bash shell scripting.
  • Being detail oriented with strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate in a team environment.
  • Coursework and familiarity with RF and satellite communications principles.

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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.

About ViaSat

ViaSat is a global communications company that provides satellite and wireless networking technology, services, and solutions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. ViaSat offers a range of products and services, including satellite broadband internet, in-flight Wi-Fi, and secure networking systems for government and military customers. The company has more than 6,200 employees and operates in over 50 countries. ViaSat is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol VSAT.
Learn more about ViaSat
Size
7,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+12.3%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
NASDAQ

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