Embedded Software Engineer, Early Career

Viasat

Carlsbad, CA

Full Time

Entry Level

84k-132k

18 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

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. This position is to develop, test and certify the Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) High-Speed encryptor to support government enterprise networks. This role is located onsite, with flexible work environment options depending on individual roles and teams.

Key Responsibilities

Develop software to support encrypted communications systems including Layer 2 and Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors, embedded cryptographic devices, and emerging cryptographic solutions.
Interface and collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service.
Design and implement embedded software in C/C++ for Linux OS in an embedded environment.
Work with TCP/IP and common network configuration.
Participate in Agile Scrum development processes.
Plan, track, and report on progress of development tasks.
Develop CI/CD software pipelines.
Develop Linux kernel drivers or modifications.
Design and implement RESTConf interfaces.
Work with emulation environments and networking protocols such as IPSec, MACsec, TLS.
Participate in multi-disciplinary teams.

Requirements

Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher between May 2023-August 2025 in computer engineering or a related field.
Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration.
Object-oriented software development experience.
Experience with Agile Scrum development.
Ability to plan, track, and report on progress.
Good oral and written communication skills.
US citizenship required.
Willing and able to obtain United States Secret Clearance.
Experience with embedded software development in C/C++.
At least 1 year of Linux OS use, ideally in an embedded environment.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development or modifications.
Experience with bare metal embedded device drivers.
Experience with microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.).
Experience with RESTConf interface design and implementation.
Experience with emulation environments.
Experience with networking protocols such as IPSec, MACsec, TLS.
Experience with Python development.
Familiarity with standalone embedded applications.
Rust experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in computer engineering or related field.
Completion date between May 2023 and August 2025.

Benefits & Perks

Salary range $83,500.00 - $132,000.00 annually.
For specific locations within San Jose, San Francisco Bay area, and New York City, the base pay range is $104,000.00 - $156,000.00 annually.
Additional cash or stock incentives.
Medical, financial, and other benefits.
Relocation assistance pending eligibility.
Flexible work environment with onsite/hybrid options.