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Senior Software Engineer - Full-Stack

Viasat logoViasat$140,500–$221,500/yrCarlsbad, CAFull timePosted todayStill open, checked every night
  • US citizenship
  • Secret clearance

How this pay compares

This posting states $141k–$222k a year. Open software engineer jobs in California post a median of $180k a year, the middle half $143k–$213k, across 495 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

About us

At Viasat, the work you do helps people stay connected in ways that matter, from everyday moments to critical missions across air, land, sea, and space.

We’re a place for people who are curious, bold, and motivated by meaningful work. Here, you'll have the opportunity to make an impact, explore new possibilities, and grow your career in ways that align with your interests and goals. When you're ready to take on something new, you'll find leaders who support your development and help you turn your ambition into action.

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 https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

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 .

From Viasat's job posting, checked 14 Nov 2026. Requirements, and whether the role is still open, are settled on the employer's own page.

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