[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @Viasat, Inc.

Role Description

Viasat is looking for an experienced full stack software engineer who enjoys developing performant web applications using modern web technology. We are developing an API and Multi-network satellite orchestration platform that provides real-time situational awareness and command and control capabilities to a global fleet of high value aircraft, and we need your help to drive the product forward leveraging the latest advances in cloud and analytics technology.

• Work collaboratively with other engineers in an Agile-first self-organized Scrum team
• Collaborate with other engineers on emergent designs that have the correct amount of detail for the given situation
• Quickly iterate on customer focused features and be prepared to pivot when feedback is received
• Be a frontend or backend SME that mentors more junior engineers, while still understanding the full technology stack
• Partner with the UX design team to implement efficient and attractive workflows
• Always be looking for a better way to evolve the technology and the team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience developing web applications, especially using one of React, Spring Boot, Python, or Go
• Solid understanding of foundational computer science concepts related to software architecture, basic algorithms, and data structures
• Experience in technologies used in cloud computing using AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Knowledge of microservice architectures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• U.S. Citizenship Required. Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance

Requirements

• Experience with Agile development environments
• Experience with React meta-frameworks like Next.js or TanStack
• Experience in and knowledge of databases, especially Redis, Elasticsearch, and InfluxDB
• UX/UI design experience or interest
• Experience with CI/CD frameworks like GitHub Actions, Ansible, ArgoCD, or related
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Leadership experience or interest (e.g., scrum master, team leader, mentor)

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic.

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