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# Software Engineer - NTN

- **Company:** Viasat, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $140,500.0 - $221,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer Networks, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Github, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Netconf, Network Programming, Network Administration, Open Source Technology, Systems Integration, O-RAN, Multithreading, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Docker, Jenkins, Golang
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/cdaf17ca-cb0b-4fb6-9ee5-28240ed0526c

## About the Role

BS in Computer Science or equivalent
3- 5 years of experience working with O-RAN and 3GPP technology
Experience with O-RAN based RU development and integration (C/U/S/M-planes).
Very good understanding of O-RAN fronthaul/M-plane specifications
Demonstrated experience in Network programming and embedded environments
Proficiency with NetConf, YANG, JSON
Experience integrating multi-vendor SW (including Open source)
Used technology/languages include Docker, Kubernetes, Golang, Python, Github Actions, Jenkins
ship or Permanent Resident required

What will help you on the job
Experience working with O-RAN SW provider focusing on 3GPP, O-RAN C/U/S/M-plane development
Practical CI/CD/devops experience
Strong software debugging and troubleshooting skills
Network programming and Embedded Systems experience
Good understanding of multithreading and OS concepts

## Description

PHY Management team is responsible for the development of the RU (Radio Unti) software for Viasat's upcoming standards based global LEO NTN network. In addition, the team is also responsible for automated updating, configuration, and monitoring of various SAN components in our existing global Ka band network. Team member responsibilities are to design and implement new features as needed, regularly maintain and update the code base, maintaining applications in Viasat's production networks in a devops model. Team members regularly interact with embedded systems and will need to work closely with the Programmable Logic team and NTN RAN vendor teams in order to support features and required configurations for new devices that are in use.

This is a site-based role, employees work 3+ days (60%+) per week from a Viasat office or work location within a standard five-day workweek.

The day-to-day
Use your experience in O-RAN based RU M-plane development and integration of same with other internal RU components
Integration with other network components (DU, SMO, other SAN/network management applications)
Design and Implement management applications for Configuring/Updating/Monitoring HW systems
Maintain and automate CI/CD pipelines for build/testing/deployments
Support production & lab environments aligned with team's responsibility
Update and maintain existing production applications and networks


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