Embedded Software Engineer - C/C++, Linux, Satcom

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a software engineer to develop and support embedded terminal software across aviation, maritime, and residential sectors. You will work on C/C++ on Linux/UNIX, participate in design reviews, and collaborate with multiple software teams to deliver robust products.

Join a fast-paced agile environment with a technical lead, own components, and travel up to 10% as needed to support nearby sites and customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in computer science or computer engineering.
• 5–8 years of hands-on software development using C/C++.
• Proven experience with Linux/UNIX.
• Hands-on OO design and development experience.
• Strong analytical skills with ownership mindset.
• Experience using AI tooling in software development.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C/C++

Linux

OO Design

AI tooling

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE

Tools

Git

GitHub Actions

Python

Job description

Viasat is seeking a software engineer to develop and support embedded terminal software across aviation, maritime, and residential sectors. You will work on C/C++ on Linux/UNIX, participate in design reviews, and collaborate with multiple software teams to deliver robust products.

Join a fast-paced agile environment with a technical lead, own components, and travel up to 10% as needed to support nearby sites and customers.