AI & Automation Software Engineer - Secret Clearance Eligible

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and deliver AI, automation, and machine learning solutions. You will act as a hands-on contributor and trusted advisor, turning complex problems into scalable, production-ready systems.

You will own the full lifecycle of automation products, collaborating across teams to drive adoption, performance metrics, and operational excellence in cloud-native environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software engineering and AI/automation
• Proven ability to translate complex requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Own full lifecycle of automation and AI products from design to production
• Design, develop, test, deploy, and support automation and AI-powered tools
• Lead multiple initiatives with a customer-focused mindset and measurable impact

Skills

Python programming

CI/CD

MLOps

GCP Vertex AI

AWS Bedrock

AIOps

MCP

A2A protocols

API integration

Cloud-native apps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

GitHub

Job description

Viasat is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design and deliver AI, automation, and machine learning solutions. You will act as a hands-on contributor and trusted advisor, turning complex problems into scalable, production-ready systems.

You will own the full lifecycle of automation products, collaborating across teams to drive adoption, performance metrics, and operational excellence in cloud-native environments.