ViaSat

Embedded Software Engineer

ViaSat$140K — $221K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering.
  • 5 - 8 years hands-on software development experience using C/C++.
  • Proven expertise in Linux/UNIX environments.
  • Experience with Object-Oriented programming methodologies.
  • Strong analytical skills for software design evaluation.
  • Familiarity with AI tooling in software development.
  • Detail-oriented with robust problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in software engineering as part of an agile team.
  • Design and develop software products for embedded satellite terminals.
  • Contribute to design and code reviews to ensure product quality.
  • Collaborate with software engineers for timely delivery of projects.
  • Work as an individual contributor to software products.
  • Travel up to 10% for work-related purposes.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment with a site-based approach in Viasat offices.
  • Support for holistic health and wellness through comprehensive benefits packages.
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.

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%


This position is site-based. Site based employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five day work week. While this means employees are mostly and consistently onsite, Viasat embraces a flexible work environment.

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's or equivalent degree in computer science or computer engineering
  • 5 - 8 years' experience in hands-on software development using C/C++
  • Proven experience with Linux/UNIX
  • Hands-on experience with Objected Oriented methodology & development
  • Strong analytical skills & ability to evaluate software design, including existing codebases
  • Experience with using AI tooling in software development
  • Strong sense of ownership
  • Learning agility
  • Being detail oriented with strong analytical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate in a team environment

What will help you on the job

  • Experience using C/C++, Linux and embedded systems
  • Experience writing unit & component tests in C/C++
  • Experience using python for functional testing on embedded systems
  • Knowledge of OS fundamentals, including primitives related to IPC, multithreading, etc
  • Experience in networking & communications systems (telecom, SATCOM, etc.)
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., git)
  • Experience with GitHub Actions

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.

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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