Secure Embedded Software Engineer – Linux, Crypto, CI/CD

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

Job summary

Viasat in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity to design, develop, and deploy secure embedded terminal systems across the full SDLC, with emphasis on automated security tooling in CI/CD. You will collaborate with product, test, and security teams to advance secure software practices.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong C/C++ on Linux, OpenSSL and encryption expertise, plus the ability to work in a hybrid onsite arrangement and maintain

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong C and C++ development and debugging skills on Linux.
• Experience with encryption and authentication software.
• Experience with OpenSSL cryptographic libraries.
• Working knowledge of Linux security controls.
• Proficiency with Bash and scripting languages such as Python or Lua.
• Experience working in an Agile, Perforce or Git-based development environment.
• Ability to work autonomously and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, document, troubleshoot, and maintain security-focused embedded software.
• Develop automated access controls for systems and devices.
• Integrate security tools into CI/CD pipelines including static and dynamic analysis.
• Configure, enforce, and tune security tool policies.
• Triage and analyze security scan results.
• Develop technical documentation and security test plans.
• Automate configuration and validation of Linux security settings.
• Create scripts and tools for managing secrets, keys, and digital certificates.
• Research and prototype security mechanisms for development and production environments.
• Evaluate Linux controls for cybersecurity and privacy compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, test, and security teams.

Skills

C/C++

Linux

Encryption

OpenSSL

Linux security

Bash

Python

Lua

Git

Mentor juniors

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Podman

LXC

Git

Job description

Viasat in Carlsbad, CA is seeking an experienced Embedded Software Engineer – Cybersecurity to design, develop, and deploy secure embedded terminal systems across the full SDLC, with emphasis on automated security tooling in CI/CD. You will collaborate with product, test, and security teams to advance secure software practices.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, strong C/C++ on Linux, OpenSSL and encryption expertise, plus the ability to work in a hybrid onsite arrangement and maintain