Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Network

About usOne 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 doThe Viasat Government - Secure Network Systems (SNS) team is an interconnected series of small teams that allows for immediate visibility within the group, but maintains the resources support of a large company to solve technology needs. We also support security and cybersecurity needs across the company, in which physical products, tools, and initiatives can have impacts across world-wide usage.You will join a software development team that designs, re-factors, and maintains code for existing and upcoming features across one or more product lines while meeting a stringent set of standards for security design and testing. As updated standards are released they are deployed across a variety of products and must take into account a variety of competing constraints.Members will be expected to work as part of a team that works with and helps clarify requirements while continuously supporting development, integration, automation, and test of the final product through certification.The day-to-dayCybersecurity software & systems engineeringBe a part of an agile multidisciplinary development teamEmbedded systems software engineeringDesign, develop and integrate high speed scalable network software (protocols, device drivers, data plane)What you'll need10+ years' experience using C/C++ in embedded environments10+ years' experience with network software design and development7+ years' experience with Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environmentProven experience with Linux network stack and writing Linux kernel modulesDemonstrated experience with networking protocols (e.g.TCP/IP, IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)Object-oriented software development experienceAgile Scrum development experienceAbility to plan, track and report on progressCI/CD softwareBachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experienceUS Government position. US Citizenship requiredActive DoD Secret Clearance or ability to obtain when administratively feasibleAbility to travel up to 10%What will help you on the jobExperience with DPDK, network applications/services and accelerationExperience with Xilinx environment (Vivado, Petalinux)Familiarity with bare metal embedded device driversExperience with microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)Experience with multiple threads and real-time developmentExperience with RESTConf interface design and implementationExperience with Emulation EnvironmentsExperience with PythonFamiliarity with standalone embedded applicationsExperience participating in multi-disciplinary teams#LI-BBSSalary range$161,000.00 - $255,000.00 / 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 $200,500.00- $300,500.00/ annuallyAt 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 StatementViasat 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17