AI & Automation Software Engineer - Production ML

Viasat; California; On-site; COP 545,852,000 - 861,784,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a senior Software Engineer to own end-to-end automation and AI products. You will design, develop, deploy, and support AI-powered tools and automation solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical, scalable systems.

You will work across cloud platforms (Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock), apply MLOps practices, and deliver production-grade software with a focus on reliability, security, and business impact in a government context.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with modern AI platforms and agent-based architectures.
• Experience delivering hands-on software engineering and production-ready AI/automation solutions.
• Strong collaboration with multi-functional teams and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end lifecycle of automation and AI products from design to production.
• Translate business needs into scalable technical solutions and measurable adoption metrics.
• Provide visibility into project progress, performance, and KPIs across the organization.

Skills

MCP

A2A Protocols

Vertex AI

Bedrock

MLOps

CI/CD

Python

GitHub

API integration

Cloud-native

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Viasat is seeking a senior Software Engineer to own end-to-end automation and AI products. You will design, develop, deploy, and support AI-powered tools and automation solutions, collaborating with stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical, scalable systems.

You will work across cloud platforms (Vertex AI, AWS Bedrock), apply MLOps practices, and deliver production-grade software with a focus on reliability, security, and business impact in a government context.