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# Embedded Software Engineer - Government

- **Company:** Viasat, Inc.
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $140,500.0 - $221,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Code Generation, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, DevOps, Memory Management, Embedded Software, Network Interface Controllers, Github, Hardware Design, Internet Protocol, Linux System Administration, Network Protocols, Software Engineering, Software Organization, Multithreading, Enterprise Software Applications, Test-Driven Development (TDD), Google Test, Large Language Models, Reliability of Systems, Openwrt, Information Technology, Restful APIs, Domain Driven Design, Jenkins, Artifactory
- **Published:** June 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/868005b2-6575-42f6-975e-4cc8f8345b91

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or equivalent.
 * 5+ years of embedded software development experience using C/C++.
 * 2+ years experience working in Agile teams.
 * Experience with modern software development practices such as CI/CD, TDD and DevOps.
 * Technical Stack & Tools
 + Languages: C/C++ (Primary), Rust, and Bash.
 + Operating System: Linux, OpenWRT.
 + Testing Frameworks: Google Test, cMocka.
 + Tools: Jira, Git/GitHub, Jenkins, Artifactory, and CodeQL
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.

What will help you on the job

 * Linux Systems Programming: Strong experience with multi-threading, memory management, and IP networking on Linux-based systems.
 * Collaboration: Proven ability to work across cross-functional teams to resolve complex integration issues.
 * Networking & APIs: Experience designing and implementing networking protocols and building REST APIs for system communication.
 * AI-Assisted Development: Experience leveraging AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) to accelerate software development, code generation, and debugging processes.

## Description

We are seeking an Embedded Software Engineer to join the Government Terminals Software Team. This role involves developing robust, scalable software for terminals operating on our next-generation high capacity ViaSat-3 satellite constellation, within an Agile environment. You will contribute to high-performance communication solutions

The day-to-day

 * Software Development: Design, implement, and test software components following Gen-3 architecture principles, including message-driven IPC communication and domain-driven scope.
 * Agile Participation: Participate in scrum meetings, assist with task estimation, and maintain clear status updates in Jira.
 * Design & Documentation: Create and update Architectural Designs, Interface Control Descriptions (ICDs), and Statements of Work (SoW) for new features.
 * Quality Assurance & Automation: Develop automated unit tests with a target of >80% code coverage and write comprehensive test automation plans to ensure software reliability.
 * Hardware Integration: Perform hands-on integration, testing, and troubleshooting with terminal and antenna hardware in lab environments.
 * CI/CD Integration: Utilize Jenkins and GitHub Actions for continuous integration and deployment of software packages.


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