Embedded Software Engineer

Viasat; Georgia; On-site; USD 145,000 - 218,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a software engineer for embedded terminal software across Ka-band, L-band, and 5G applications. You will join a software team, collaborate with peers, and contribute to design, development, and delivery of quality embedded software.

The role requires hands-on C/C++ development, Linux/UNIX experience, and OO design capabilities. Travel up to 10% is expected and the position is site-based.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering with relevant coursework.
• Hands-on software development experience using C/C++.
• Proven Linux/UNIX experience and OO development experience.
• Experience with AI tooling in software development.

Responsibilities

• Software engineering as part of an agile team delivering embedded software.
• Design, develop and drive software products for embedded terminals.
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with other engineers to deliver timely, quality software.
• Produce software as an individual contributor and travel up to 10%.

Skills

C/C++

Linux/UNIX

Objected Oriented

AI tooling

Analytical skills

Ownership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in CS or CE

Tools

Git

CMake

POSIX/Bash scripting

Job description

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

The ViaSat Access Edge Terminal Software team is responsible for the design, development, delivery and support of software running on embedded satellite terminal products (Ka-band, L-band, 5G) that are used in aviation, maritime, residential and other sectors.

You’ll be a software engineer working as part of a software team with a technical lead. You will be engaging & collaborating with other software teams working on embedded software, to achieve development, design, quality and agility goals.

This is a site‑based role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five‑day workweek.

The day-to-day

• Software engineering as part of an agile development team
• Design, develop and drive software products
• Participate in design, development and code reviews of software with a view to deliver quality products in the short and long term
• Collaborate & coordinate with other software engineers and teams in driving timely delivery of quality software
• Produce software as an individual contributor.
• Travel up to 10%

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in computer science or computer engineering and relevant coursework in computer science
• Experience in hands‑on software development or relevant school projects, using C/C++
• Proven experience with Linux/UNIX
• Hands‑on experience with Objected Oriented methodology & development
• Experience with using AI tooling in software development
• Strong analytical skills & ability to evaluate software design, including existing codebases
• Strong sense of ownership
• Excellent communication skills
• US Citizenship or permanent residence required

What will help you on the job

• Experience using C/C++.
• Experience with Linux and bare‑metal programming for embedded systems.
• Experience writing unit tests for C/C++.
• Understanding of multiheaded programming and applications.
• Linux HW peripheral driver development and linux kernel development.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., git).
• Make systems, particularly CMake.
• Posix and Bash shell scripting.
• Being detail oriented with strong analytical problem‑solving skills
• Ability to collaborate and communicate in a team environment.
• Coursework and familiarity with RF and satellite communications principles.

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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.

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. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.