Senior Embedded Software Engineer

Company: Viasat
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

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 doThis is a role for an Embedded Software Engineer who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team. You will develop software to support encrypted communications systems including Layer 2 and Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors, embedded cryptographic devices, and emerging cryptographic solutions. You will interface and collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service.The day-to-day

• Design and implementation with embedded software in C/C++
• Linux OS use, for an embedded environment
• TCP/IP and common network configuration
• Object-oriented software development
• Agile Scrum development
• Ability to plan, track and report on progress
• CI/CD software development
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Linux kernel driver development/modifications
• Familiarity with bare metal embedded device drivers
• Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
• RESTConf interface design and implementation
• Emulation Environments
• Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
• Python development
• Standalone embedded applications
• Participating in multi-disciplinary teamsWhat you'll need--- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field--- At least 6 years design and implementation experience with embedded software in C/C++--- At least 2 years Linux OS use, ideally for an embedded environment--- Basic understanding of TCP/IP and common network configuration--- Object-oriented software development experience--- Agile Scrum development experience--- Ability to plan, track and report on progress--- CI/CD software--- Good oral and written communications skills--- US citizenship and an active SECRET or TOP SECRET security clearance is required
  • This is an onsite position; the incumbent will work out of one of the following locations: Carlsbad, CA, Tampa, FL, Marlborough, MA, or Linthicum Heights, MD.What will help you on the job
    • Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
    • Familiarity with Rust
    • Familiarity 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 (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
    • Experience with Python
    • Familiarity with standalone embedded applications
    • Experience participating in multi-disciplinary teamsSalary 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 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 .EEO 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 online application, please click .
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