Software Engineer

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We're looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.

What you'll do

• Maintaining Business-Critical Applications : Oversee and ensure the smooth operation of essential software systems crucial to business operations
• Support to Business : Assist engineers and developers by providing expert support to solve technical challenges and enhance productivity
• Triaging and Troubleshooting Issues : Quickly identify, analyze, and resolve technical issues to minimize downtime and ensure seamless operations
• Deploy and Maintain Infrastructure : Manage the deployment and upkeep of IT infrastructure to support business needs effectively
• Create Automated Playbooks : Develop and implement automated playbooks to reduce manual intervention and increase efficiency in repetitive tasks.
• Documented Runbooks : Create, update, and adhere to comprehensive runbooks to standardize procedures and improve reliability
• Integration through APIs : Work with various integrations using multiple APIs to ensure systems are well interconnected and data flows smoothly across platforms
• Upgrading and Patching Applications : Carry out application upgrades and patches either manually or via automation to maintain system security and performance

The day-to-day

What you'll need

5+ years as a Software Engineer or equivalent experience

Proficient in multiple programming languages (python, go, ruby, java)

Maintaining and fixing Linux operating systems (such as CentOS and Ubuntu)

Participate in the on-call schedule

US Citizenship

What will help you on the job

Salary range

$135,500.00 - $214,000.00 / annually.

For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $168,500.00- $252,500.00 / annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https : / / careers.viasat.com / benefits.

EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.