Hybrid Cybersecurity Embedded Software Engineer (Linux/C++)

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity with 8+ years of Linux C/C++ development to design, develop, and verify secure embedded terminal systems. You will integrate security tooling into CI/CD, implement access controls, and help harden our satellite modem stack for global deployments.

You will collaborate across product, test, and security teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to threat modeling, TLS/IPsec, and secure firmware practices in

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong C and C++ development and debugging skills on Linux.
• Experience with encryption and authentication software and OpenSSL.
• Experience with Linux security controls, scripting (Python/Lua), and CI/CD tooling.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document, troubleshoot, and maintain security-focused embedded software.
• Develop automated access controls for systems and devices and integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Triage and analyze security scan results and document security test plans.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, test, and security teams.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field or equivalent experience

Tools

OpenSSL

Docker

Podman

LXC

Git

Perforce

Job description

Viasat in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity with 8+ years of Linux C/C++ development to design, develop, and verify secure embedded terminal systems. You will integrate security tooling into CI/CD, implement access controls, and help harden our satellite modem stack for global deployments.

You will collaborate across product, test, and security teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to threat modeling, TLS/IPsec, and secure firmware practices in