mid software engineering Embedded Software Engineer ic · Posted May 29, 2026
$132,500 – $209,500
USD per year

About this role

Viasat is hiring a mid-level Embedded Software Engineer in the software engineering function based in Carlsbad, CA. The posting calls out experience with Python, Linux, Networking, Data Structures. Compensation is listed at $132,500–$209,500 per year.

Role
Embedded Software Engineer
Function
software engineering
Level
mid
Track
Individual contributor
Location
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

In this role you will help develop high speed signal processing algorithms, cryptography, and/or network protocols in FPGAs. The individual will be responsible for the full design phase starting from the requirements phase to documentation, block diagrams, implementation of source code, simulation, place & route, testing in hardware, and integration. The individual will collaborate with other engineers from different fields and must be capable of working in both a small team setting and a larger team setting. Experience in the development of high-performance FPGA designs, network encryptors and cryptographic devices is a plus.


The day-to-day

  • Design FPGA module and system level architectures with Verilog and/or VHDL
  • Develop simulations for modules and systems
  • Synthesizes Verilog and/or VHDL to FPGA products
  • Develop timing constraints, analyze timing results, and implement design changes required to close timing
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