ViaSat

Software Engineer - Automation, Early Career

ViaSat$95K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 0-3 years of relevant industry experience
  • Proficient in coding with Python
  • Experience with team-based software development
  • Familiarity with Linux environments
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Integrate innovative software features
  • Automate software testing interactions for continuous deployment
  • Contribute to software feature and architecture design
  • Debug scale, bugs, networking, and distributed state issues
  • Engage in code reviews and provide feedback
  • Collaborate with partners to design custom DevOps solutions
  • Build robust API-driven software systems and AI tools
  • Design and implement software for a customized lab orchestration platform

Benefits

  • Participation in the Graduate Development Program for Early Career hires
  • Mentorship and technical upskilling during the first year
  • Flexible work environment with site-based expectations
  • Relocation assistance available based on eligibility
  • Pre-determined start date options for new graduates
Full Job Description
What you'll do

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.

The day-to-day

  • 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


Additional Details
  • 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. 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

What you'll need

  • Education: Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Experience: This role is intended for someone with 0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience
  • 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

What will help you on the job

  • 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

Salary range

$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.

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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