Job Title: Software Engineer

Company Name: Viasat

Job Url: https://jobright.ai/jobs/info/69d72527366bb95ba555219c

Job Description: 
Viasat
· 9 hours ago
Software Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$174K/yr - $261K/yr

4+ years exp
84%
GOOD MATCH
100%
Exp. Level
72%
Skill
49%
Industry Exp.
Viasat is a global communications company on a mission to deliver connections that change the world. They are seeking a Software Engineer to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that support their global network, ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Telecom & Communications
Internet
Optical Communication
Telecommunications

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Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain software solutions that support Viasat's global network, meeting our high standards for performance, reliability, and scalability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams using Agile and Scrum methodologies to deliver robust solutions
Implement and test software features, ensuring products meet both technical specifications and user needs
Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share best practices across the team
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues, including production bugs, to ensure seamless user experiences
Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to introduce innovative approaches and solutions
Apply Machine Learning and AI techniques where appropriate
Influence the direction of products, architecture, and the overall technology stack

Qualification

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Python
Golang
C
Networking fundamentals
TCP/IP stack
Routing
Packet flow
Network protocols
SQL
Splunk
Grafana
Monitoring
Visualization platforms
Debugging
Distributed systems
Production environments
GitHub
CI/CD pipelines
Agile methodologies
Scrum
AI-assisted development tools
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
4+ years of proven experience in software development with strong proficiency in Python, Golang, or C
Ability to effectively use modern AI‑assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot, Claude, or similar) to improve productivity and code quality
Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including the TCP/IP stack, routing, packet flow, and common network protocols
Hands-on experience with data querying and analysis, including SQL for structured data and tools such as Splunk for log analysis and troubleshooting
Experience working with monitoring and visualization platforms like Grafana, creating dashboards and interpreting performance metrics
Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills, especially in distributed or production environments
Familiarity with modern software development practices, including GitHub, CI/CD pipelines, Agile, and Scrum
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
A passion for networking technology, performance analysis, and continuous learning — especially solving complex on‑the‑wire or system‑level challenges
Preferred
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Experience with CI/CD and relevant technologies such as Docker, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions
Experience in working with SQL databases
Knowledge of network observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, or Wireshark
Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform
Experience working with test frameworks such as Pytest or unittest/Pyunit

Benefits
Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits