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Viasat

Senior Software Engineer - Full-Stack

carlsbad, CA

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About this opportunity

Viasat lists this Senior Software Engineer - Full-Stack opportunity in carlsbad, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

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

Viasat is looking for an experienced full stack software engineer who enjoys developing performant web applications using modern web technology. We are developing an API and Multi-network satellite orchestration platform that provides real-time situational awareness and command and control capabilities to a global fleet of high value aircraft, and we need your help to drive the product forward leveraging the latest advances in cloud and analytics technology.

The day-to-day

Work collaboratively with other engineers in an Agile-first self-organized Scrum team

Collaborate with other engineers on emergent designs that have the correct amount of detail for the given situation

Quickly iterate on customer focused features and be prepared to pivot when feedback is received

Be a frontend or backend SME that mentors more junior engineers, while still understanding the full technology stack

Partner with the UX design team to implement efficient and attractive workflows

Always be looking for a better way to evolve the technology and the team

What You’ll Need

5+ years of hands‑on experience developing web applications, especially using one of React, Spring Boot, Python, or Go

Solid understanding of foundational computer science concepts related to software architecture, basic algorithms, and data structures

Experience in technologies used in cloud computing using AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers

Knowledge of microservice architectures

Strong oral and written communication skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related field

Ability to travel up to 10%

U.S. Citizenship Required. Must be able to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance

What Will Help You On The Job

Experience with Agile development environments

Experience with React meta-frameworks like Next.js or TanStack

Experience in and knowledge of databases, especially Redis, Elasticsearch, and InfluxDB

UX/UI design experience or interest

Experience with CI/CD frameworks like GitHub Actions, Ansible, ArgoCD, or related

Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

Leadership experience or interest (e.g., scrum master, team leader, mentor)

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

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.

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Worksite address

carlsbad, CA, 92002, US

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