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# Senior Software Engineer (Lead) - Terminal Software

- **Company:** Viasat, Inc.
- **Location:** Carlsbad, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $168,000.0 - $265,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Code Review, Computer Networks, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Embedded Software, Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Server Administration, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Codebase
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-lead-terminal-software-carlsbad-ca--052f28b6-8825-41fa-91b2-8ef3724cfc8f

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Administration, Aviation Industry, L Band, Ka Band, Embedded Software, Leadership, Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

 * 10+ years' experience in hands-on software design & development experience using C/C++/Rust in embedded environments, with a track record of success
 * 10+ years' experience with Linux in embedded environments
 * Proven experience with Linux networking stack and kernel drivers
 * Extensive hands-on experience with Object Oriented methodology and development
 * Experience with CICD and DevOps practices
 * Strong analytical skills and the ability to evaluate software architecture & design, including existing codebases
 * Excellent communication skills
 * US Citizenship or permanent residence required

What will help you on the job:

 * Strong background in software development in Linux-based embedded environments
 * Strong background in security
 * Learning agility
 * Experience with using AI tooling in software development

## Description

You'll be a senior software engineer leading a software team. You will be engaging & collaborating with other software teams working on embedded software, to achieve development, design, quality and agility goals. You will provide leadership to your team in design & development of software for the satellite terminal products.
The day-to-day:

 * Software engineering as part of an agile development team
 * Design, develop and drive software products
 * Participate in design, development and code reviews of software with a view to deliver quality products in the short and long term
 * Lead a team of software engineers
 * Collaborate & coordinate with other software team leads in driving timely delivery of quality software
 * Produce software as an individual contributor.
 * Travel up to 10%