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# Embedded Software Engineer

- **Company:** Viasat, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $117,000.0 - $185,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), LTE (Telecommunication), Software Applications, C++ (Programming Language), Software Documentation, Computer Engineering, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, Embedded Software, Design of User Interfaces, High-Level Architecture, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Microsoft Visio, Network Configuration and Change Management, Object-Oriented Software Development, Scrum Methodology, Satcom, Software Requirements Analysis, TCP/IP, Web Applications, Network Routers, Authentication Authorization Accounting (Server Program), Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Wikis, Cisco Switches, Docker
- **Published:** July 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usfe046bd7fac8a8658660e2ad2858da67/eaa

## About the Role

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related subject area
At least 3 years of 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
Good oral and written communication skills What will help you on the job:
Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development/modifications
Linux expertise
Web-based user interface development experience
Experience with large-scale wireless communication systems (SATCOM, LTE, etc.)
Networking experience: TCP/IP, NAT, L2 Switching, Firewalls, AAA, DHCP
Experience managing Cisco switches and routers
Experience with Python
Experience with Docker
Technical writing/documentation experience (Wiki, Word, Visio)

## Description

We are looking for ambitious software engineers to work on the requirements, design, implementation, integration, and test of embedded and application software. Members of our team develop code from the driver level in C, to the application level, all the way to the user interface level using HTML and JavaScript. We additionally prepare operations user documentation and support our global services team by fixing field issues. Your "can do" attitude and the drive to learn new things will help continue to drive Viasat's success. The day-to-day:
In this role you will be responsible for analyzing software requirements, high level architecture design, low level detailed design, implementation, test and integration. You will collaborate with an Agile Scrum team to plan, track, and complete embedded software development for multiple SATCOM modems. May provide guidance and/or mentor junior level staff. What you'll need


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