Software Engineer Intern, Viasat Government

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 exciting position, you will be working with various teams to create, test, and integrate software applications for a cloud native satellite communication system. You will also be collaborating with software developers to perform static code analysis on large Python, Java, and C++ code bases to identify and resolve security and software defects. You may also be working on automating and improving software build process to include automated code analysis checks and tests. Other work in this position may include implementing and improving on continuous integration and continuous development processes within the lab and software build environments as well as software test automation.

The day-to-day

• Developing and testing configuration management and deployment automation scripts, programs, and playbooks.
• Performing code analysis scans, remediation of security vulnerabilities and fixing defects.
• Developing, testing, and deploying CI/CD and test automation.

Internship Program Details:

• You will work onsite at a Viasat office location for the duration of your internship. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams.
• Housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility.
• To ensure equity across our intern population, intern compensation is pre-determined based on a variety of factors including: role, location, and final graduation date. Intern compensation is non-negotiable.

What you'll need

Requirements:

• Education:
  
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and August 2027

• Internship Dates: You must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of the internship program as outlined in the cohort dates below. Limited exceptions may be granted. Viasat offers two options based on semester and quarter academic calendars:
  
  • Cohort 1: May 18, 2026 - August 14, 2026
  • Cohort 2: June 22, 2026 - September 18, 2026

• Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship

• Additional:
  
  • Strong knowledge of at least one programming language (for example Java, Python, or C++).
  • Understanding of software algorithms and data structures, object-oriented programming, and SOLID principles

What will help you on the job

• Course work and/or working knowledge in Python, C++, and Java programming
• Course work and/or working knowledge of software build process and configuration management tools
• Course work and/or working knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Course work and/or working knowledge of database systems

Salary range

$20.91 - $56.97 / hourly. 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 $25.96 - $67.07/ hourly

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 careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/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.