Software Infrastructure Release Engineer
Viasat · Germantown, MD · Engineering
mid
software engineering
Infrastructure Engineer
ic
· Posted May 29, 2026
$120,500 – $190,000
USD per year
About this role
Viasat is hiring a mid-level Infrastructure Engineer in the software engineering function based in Germantown, MD. The posting calls out experience with Azure, Helm, Git, CI/CD. Compensation is listed at $120,500–$190,000 per year.
- Role
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Germantown, MD
- Department
- Engineering
- Posted
- May 29, 2026
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Job description
from Viasat careersAbout us
What you'll do
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
- Oversee the planning, scheduling, and control of software releases, ensuring smooth transitions from development to production.
- Planning and Scheduling: The Software Deployment and Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for planning the release of project deliverables and managing the release lifecycle. This includes coordinating schedules and resources required for successful releases.
- Coordination: They act as a liaison between various teams, including development, testing, and operations, to ensure that all aspects of the release process are aligned and communicated effectively.
- Risk Management: Identifying potential risks that could delay releases and implementing strategies to mitigate these risks is a crucial part of the role.
- Deployment Oversight: The Release Manager leads the deployment activities, ensuring that software is released according to the planned schedule and meets quality standards.
- Continuous Improvement: They are also responsible for supervising the progress of releases, finding issues, and continuously improving the release process to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
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