Embedded Software Engineer

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

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.