Software Engineer - Automation, Early Career

Viasat, Inc.•Carlsbad, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Our team is responsible for designing and implementing software solutions for satellite communication ground and mobility systems. This role offers opportunities to develop cloud infrastructure, compose scalable software, and build reliable systems that connect different software components. You will use your skills in software design, coding, continuous integration, and support to improve our products. The real-world implication of our work is delivering connections that change the world. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of engineers and professionals at Viasat.

Requirements

Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience
Proficiency coding in Python
Experience with team-based software development
Proficiency in documenting
Experience developing software in and for a Linux environment
Written and verbal communication skills
Positive perspective and great collaborator
Valid Work Permit or Visa for the country you would be located and working from

Nice To Haves

Experience with software feature design
Experience with Databases (Postgres, MSSQL Server, etc.)
Proficiency in refactoring and modularizing existing codebases
Continuous Integration & Deployment (CI/CD) training or experience (e.g., Jenkins, Github Actions)
Knowledge or experience with deployment tools such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, Azure, and/or Docker
Experience troubleshooting technical issues with internal users
Experience with containerization
Experience with AI Development (e.g., Claude code, opencode, Copilot)
Ability to prioritize competing tasks and requirements
Experience with version control software (git)
Experience with API design and Software Architecture
Experience with GoLang, k8s, argocd

Responsibilities

Integrating innovative software features
Automating interactions with software test components to support continuous deployment to users
Contributing in software feature and architecture design
Debugging scale, bugs, networking, and distributed state issues
Working closely with team members and participating in code review feedback
Collaborating with partners to design custom solutions DevOps and internal customer support
Building robust API-driven software systems and building tools w/ AI
Designing and implementing software solutions for Viasat’s customized lab orchestration platform