Rotational Program Development Engineer

Viavi Solutions Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 74,000 - 137,000; Full time

Job summary

Viavi Solutions Inc. is seeking candidates for a two-year, international R&D rotation program. You will work across expert teams to develop leading-edge software and hardware solutions used in diverse networks.

You will gain hands-on GenAI, AI/ML and cloud-native experience while earning a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Join a collaborative environment that values innovation, ethics in AI and rapid learning.

Qualifications

• Undergrad or Graduate Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML or Computer Engineering with a software/AI focus.
• Strong Python programming skills with clean, maintainable, well-tested code in AI/ML projects.
• Familiarity with GenAI and related APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face) and orchestration libraries like LangChain.
• Hands-on exposure to GenAI through projects, internships or research.
• Understanding of AI agents and how to orchestrate, guide, and control them.
• Ability to apply ethical reasoning and safe practices when designing AI solutions.
• Strong collaboration and communication in agile, cross-functional teams.
• Aptitude to learn new technologies quickly across AI and data science domains.
• Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL and RDBMS are valuable; Java/JS/TS are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join multiple expert teams in an international rotation program over two years to develop skills at the forefront of technology.
• Collaborate with AI/ML, software and hardware teams to contribute to solutions used across various industries.
• Earn a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits while progressing through assigned rotations.
• Continue your career within VIAVI in your designated team after the program.

Skills

Python

GenAI

AI/ML

Agile teamwork

Communication

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

RDBMS

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

OpenAI API

LangChain

Education

CS/Data Science/AI/CE degree

Tools

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL

RDBMS

Java

JavaScript

TypeScript

Job description

Summary

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) has a 90+ year history of technical innovations that have evolved to keep pace and address our customer’s most pressing business issues. We make equipment, software, and systems that help to plan, deploy, certify, monitor, and optimize all kinds of networks - like those for mobile phones, service providers, large businesses and data centers. And, we are also at the forefront of optical security - we bend light to develop and deliver optical solutions that provide security to the world’s currencies and safety and performance applications for consumer electronics and spectrometry. We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected - at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are fierce about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company - to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Description: Kick-start your professional adventure in our R&D Excellence Centers by joining multiple expert teams in an international rotation program. During this 2 year program you will be able to develop your skills at the forefront of leading edge technology, while also earning a competitive salary and complete benefits and that’s just the beginning! Once you complete this exciting program, you will continue your career within VIAVI collaborating with and contributing to your designated team. You will directly contribute to our solutions which are effectively used in a high variety of industries as we enable our customers to adapt and thrive by transforming complexity through visibility and actionable insight.

About us

VIAVI Engineers work with teammates to solve problems and build innovative software and hardware solutions that help our customers design, deploy and optimize all types of networks which enable their customers cell phone data and voice services for 5G, 4G and all types of wireless networks, enable cable systems and services, enable high speed data centers to operate, enable aircraft to fly safely, and enable your local government, police, fire departments, and military to operate radio communication. In addition, VIAVI Engineers build modern software systems to assure that all forms of information communication provide high level service to customers.

Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements

Requirements: We look for people who are enthusiastic about innovation and cutting-edge technologies to provide products to customers. If you are passionate about product quality and thrive on collaborating and communicating with Agile teams and leadership regarding designs, project progress and issue resolution, then VIAVI is a good place for you! You will also be expected to demonstrate an ability to continuously learn relevant new technologies, tools, methods and processes to leverage in your solutions. At VIAVI you are part of a team that is the link between abstract concepts and delivered solutions - the one who solves problems, and creates solutions that will impact millions of people all over the world.

• Undergrad or Graduate Degree from an accredited university in one of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Data Science, AI/ML, or Computer Engineering with a software/AI focus.
• Programming: Strong Python programming skills, including experience writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code in AI/ML projects.
• GenAI Experience: Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and related APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face), plus frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or similar orchestration libraries.
• Applied Experience: Hands-on exposure to GenAI through projects, hackathons, internships, or research.
• Agentic AI: Understanding of how AI agents can be orchestrated, guided and controlled.
• Ethics & AI Safety: Ability to apply ethical reasoning and safe practices when designing, prototyping, or testing AI solutions.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in agile, collaborative team environments with strong communication skills.
• Adaptability: Capacity to learn new technologies quickly and pivot across diverse AI and data science problem spaces.
• Related Skills: Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, SQL and RDBMS are strongly desirable while Java, JavaScript and TypeScript would be advantageous.
• Ability/Desire to work on a temporary assignment in another country/location

VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer - minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

Pay Range

Job Posting Pay Range: 73,500 to 136,500 Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.

VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

VIAVI empowers Service Providers and IT organizations to manage the network lifecycle for complex 5G and Fiber networks with intuitive instruments, systems and technologies; and our expertise in light management and optical coatings help protect the world's bank notes from counterfeiters, enhance the colors you see, and enable advanced technology such as 3D sensing. We are a team of thought leaders who have the freedom to support and innovate and look for new effective and efficient solutions for our customers.