About this role

Viasat is hiring a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Tampa, FL | Marlborough, MA | Carlsbad, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Rust, C, Linux. Compensation is listed at $140,500–$221,500 per year.

Role: Embedded Software Engineer
Function: software engineering
Level: mid
Track: Individual contributor
Location: Tampa, FL | Marlborough, MA | Carlsbad, CA
Department: Engineering
Posted: May 29, 2026

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Job description

from Viasat careers

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

This is a role for a Embedded Software Engineer who is eager to contribute to a small, fast-paced team. You will develop software to support encrypted communications systems including Layer 2 and Layer 3 In-line Network Encryptors, embedded cryptographic devices, and emerging cryptographic solutions. You will interface and collaborate with system, test, and hardware engineers as new capabilities are developed and transitioned into service.

The day-to-day

Design and implementation with embedded software in C/C++
Linux OS use, for an embedded environment
TCP/IP and common network configuration
Linux kernel driver development/modifications
Familiarity with to bare metal embedded device drivers
Microprocessors and embedded processors (NIOS, ARM, RISC-V, etc.)
RESTConf interface design and implementation
Emulation Environments
Networking protocols (e.g. IPSec, MACsec, TLS, etc.)
Python development
Standalone embedded applications
Participating in multi-disciplinary teams
This program is to develop, test, and certify the Next Generation Encryptor (NGE) High-Speed encryptor to support government enterprise networks.

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