Senior SDET Engineer - Python & AI-Driven Testing

Viasat; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to transform quality engineering across terminal and media server software platforms. The role focuses on building scalable automation, test platforms, and CI/CD solutions while collaborating with global teams to improve software quality and release confidence.

As a senior member, you will influence technical direction, establish best practices, and help drive AI-assisted quality engineering and continuous delivery across multiple generations

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Software Engineering, SDET, or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable test platforms for Linux-based media server software.
• Build Python frameworks and tooling to improve software quality and engineering efficiency.
• Develop automated test suites for integration, system, regression, and end-to-end testing across platforms.
• Define and evolve CI/CD infrastructure and automation across distributed teams.
• Mentor engineers and participate in code reviews and technical decision-making.

Skills

C/C++

Rust

Bash

Python

Linux

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Git/GitHub

Testing Frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/related

Tools

Jira

Git/GitHub

Jenkins

Artifactory

CodeQL

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Software Engineer in Test (SDET) to transform quality engineering across terminal and media server software platforms. The role focuses on building scalable automation, test platforms, and CI/CD solutions while collaborating with global teams to improve software quality and release confidence.

As a senior member, you will influence technical direction, establish best practices, and help drive AI-assisted quality engineering and continuous delivery across multiple generations