Full-Stack 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


The day-to-day

• Collaborate with a talented team of engineers in an Agile, self-organized Scrum environment to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Partner with teammates to create and refine technical designs, balancing innovation, practicality, and the needs of the moment.
• Develop and iterate on customer-focused features, embracing feedback and adapting quickly to evolving requirements.
• Serve as a frontend or backend subject matter expert, sharing knowledge, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing across the technology stack.
• Work closely with UX designers to create intuitive, efficient, and engaging user experiences.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve our technology, processes, and team culture, helping us grow and innovate together.
   

What you'll need

• 2+ years of hands-on experience developing web applications, with experience in one or more of the following technologies: React, Spring Boot, Python, or Go.
• Strong foundation in computer science principles, including software architecture, algorithms, and data structures.
• Experience building and deploying solutions in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or other cloud platforms.
• Familiarity with microservices architectures and modern distributed systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance as a condition of employment.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% as needed.
   

What will help you on the job

• Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
• Experience working in Agile development environments and contributing to collaborative, iterative software development practices.
• Familiarity with modern React frameworks and tooling, such as Next.js, TanStack, or similar technologies.
• Experience with database technologies, particularly Redis, Elasticsearch, TimescaleDB, or other high-performance data platforms.
• Interest in or experience with UX/UI design and a passion for creating intuitive, user-centered experiences.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and automation frameworks such as GitHub Actions, Ansible, ArgoCD, or similar technologies.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Leadership experience, or a desire to grow into leadership opportunities through mentoring, technical guidance, Scrum leadership, or project ownership.
   

Salary range

$140,500.00 - $221,500.00 / 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 $174,000.00- $261,000.00/ 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.