ViaSat

Embedded Software Engineer

ViaSat$117K — $185K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in embedded software design and implementation using C/C++
  • 2+ years of experience with Linux operating systems in embedded environments
  • Basic understanding of TCP/IP and network configurations
  • Experience with object-oriented software development
  • Familiarity with Agile Scrum methodologies
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Responsibilities

  • Analyze software requirements and design high-level architectures
  • Implement and test embedded software for SATCOM modems
  • Collaborate in an Agile Scrum team to track project progress
  • Support integration of application and driver-level code
  • Prepare user documentation for operations
  • Assist global teams with field issue resolutions
  • Mentor junior staff and promote knowledge sharing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
  • Medical, financial, and other benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Incentives including cash or stock options
  • Flexible work arrangements available
Full Job Description
What you'll do

We are looking for ambitious software engineers to work on the requirements, design, implementation, integration, and test of embedded and application software. Members of our team develop code from the driver level in C, to the application level, all the way to the user interface level using HTML and JavaScript. We additionally prepare operations user documentation and support our global services team by fixing field issues. Your "can do" attitude and the drive to learn new things will help continue to drive Viasat's success.

The day-to-day

In this role you will be responsible for analyzing software requirements, high level architecture design, low level detailed design, implementation, test and integration. You will collaborate with an Agile Scrum team to plan, track, and complete embedded software development for multiple SATCOM modems. May provide guidance and/or mentor junior level staff.

What you'll need

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related subject area
  • At least 3 years of design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++

    At least 2 years Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment
  • Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration
  • Object-oriented software development experience
  • Agile Scrum development experience
  • Ability to plan, track, and report on progress
  • Good oral and written communication skills

What will help you on the job

  • Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
  • Linux expertise
  • Web-based user interface development experience
  • Experience with large-scale wireless communication systems (SATCOM, LTE, etc.)
  • Networking experience: TCP/IP, NAT, L2 Switching, Firewalls, AAA, DHCP
  • Experience managing Cisco switches and routers
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with Docker
  • Technical writing/documentation experience (Wiki, Word, Visio)
  • CI/CD software
  • Experience interacting with team members across multiple geographic sites

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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