ViaSat

Software Engineer - Dev Ops Tools

ViaSat$95K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years experience as a Software Engineer with a focus on problem-solving and code production
  • Proficient in programming languages including Python, Go, Ruby, and Java
  • Experience in managing Linux systems like CentOS and Ubuntu
  • Willingness to participate in an on-call schedule
  • US Citizenship required

Responsibilities

  • Maintain business-critical applications to ensure smooth operations
  • Provide technical support to engineers and developers for improved productivity
  • Quickly triage and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime
  • Deploy and maintain IT infrastructure effectively
  • Develop automated playbooks to enhance operational efficiency
  • Document and maintain comprehensive runbooks for standard procedures
  • Integrate systems through various APIs and manage smooth data flow
  • Handle application upgrades and patches for security and performance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness offerings
  • Additional cash or stock incentives based on performance
  • Flexible work arrangement with a hybrid model
  • Opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic team
  • Engagement in Agile methodologies for software development
Full Job Description
What you'll do

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer- Dev Ops Tools to join our dynamic team in Carlsbad, CA! This is a hybrid, site-based role that offers the perfect blend of office collaboration and remote flexibility. Employees will work from our Carlsbad office at least 3 days (60%) per week within a standard five-day workweek, with the remaining days worked remotely.
  • Maintaining Business-Critical Applications: Oversee and ensure the smooth operation of essential software systems crucial to business operations
  • Support to Business: Assist engineers and developers by providing expert support to solve technical challenges and enhance productivity
  • Triaging and Troubleshooting Issues: Quickly identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues to minimize downtime and ensure seamless operations
  • Deploy and Maintain Infrastructure: Manage the deployment and upkeep of IT infrastructure to support business needs effectively
  • Create Automated Playbooks: Develop and implement automated playbooks to reduce manual intervention and increase efficiency in repetitive tasks.
  • Documented Runbooks: Create, update, and adhere to comprehensive runbooks to standardize procedures and improve reliability
  • Integration through APIs: Work with various integrations using multiple APIs to ensure systems are well interconnected and data flows smoothly across platforms
  • Upgrading and Patching Applications: Carry out application upgrades and patches either manually or via automation to maintain system security and performance

The day-to-day

  • Work in a team using Agile methodologies with monthly sprints to ensure the continuous delivery of high-quality solutions
  • Assist team members, engineers, and developers by providing support and helping them overcome any issues or blockers they encounter
  • Code, test, and deploy automation to reduce human error and increase operational efficiencies. Become a member of the on-call rotation to ensure application uptime

What you'll need

  • Detail-oriented Software Engineer with 1-2 years of experience specializing in robust programmatic problem-solving, architectural design, and writing self-authored, production-ready code.
  • Proficient in multiple programming languages (python, go, ruby, java)
  • Maintaining and fixing Linux operating systems (such as CentOS and Ubuntu)
  • Participate in the on-call schedule
  • US Citizenship is required

Interview Note: While Viasat embraces innovative AI tools in our daily engineering and business workflows, the use of AI companions, assistants, or generation tools during the interview process is strictly prohibited. We want to evaluate your authentic problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and core technical abilities.

What will help you on the job

  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
  • Ability to work in public cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Knowledge of IaC - Terraform / Cloud Formation / ARM templates
  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
  • Understanding of CI/CD tooling and SDLC
  • General networking knowledge (TCP/UDP, Firewalls, routing, DNS)

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 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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