Viasat Early Career Hiring 2026 | Software Engineer | 0–3 Years | India
Company: Viasat
Role: Early Career Software Engineer
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 0 – 3 Years
Location: India (Site-based, Hybrid Work Model)
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications technology company that provides high-speed satellite internet, networking, and communication services to consumers, businesses, governments, and defense organizations worldwide.
For more than 35 years, Viasat has been developing technologies that connect people and businesses across the globe. The company focuses on satellite communications, networking solutions, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, and next-generation connectivity services.
With operations across multiple countries, Viasat continues to innovate in areas such as broadband internet, aviation connectivity, military communications, and space technology.
Job Description
Viasat is hiring enthusiastic and self-motivated software engineers who are passionate about software development, cloud computing, and DevOps practices.
In this role, candidates will work with Agile teams to develop, deploy, monitor, and maintain software applications. Engineers will participate in the complete software development lifecycle, including requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, deployment, and production support.
This opportunity is ideal for fresh graduates and early career professionals looking to build expertise in:
- Software Development
- Cloud Computing
- AWS Infrastructure
- DevOps
- Containerization
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Agile Development
Key Responsibilities
- Develop software applications using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Participate in requirement analysis and user story discussions.
- Design and implement software solutions.
- Write unit tests and perform integration testing.
- Deploy software packages in containerized environments.
- Monitor production applications and troubleshoot issues.
- Support post-production deployments and maintenance.
- Manage and maintain AWS infrastructure.
- Collaborate with distributed Agile teams.
- Participate in DevOps activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Skills
1. Software Development Fundamentals
Candidates should have a strong understanding of:
- Data Structures
- Algorithms
- Object-Oriented Programming
- Software Design Principles
Why it matters:
These fundamentals help engineers build scalable and maintainable software systems.
2. Agile and Scrum
Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and Scrum practices.
Why it matters:
Viasat teams work in Agile environments where engineers collaborate closely, deliver features iteratively, and adapt quickly to changing requirements.
3. Cloud Computing
Understanding of cloud concepts and services.
Topics include:
- Cloud Infrastructure
- Virtual Machines
- Storage Services
- Networking
- Scalability
Why it matters:
Modern applications are increasingly deployed on cloud platforms, making cloud knowledge essential.
4. AWS Infrastructure
Experience or exposure to:
- AWS Compute Services
- Storage Services
- Monitoring Tools
- Networking Components
Why it matters:
The role involves deployment and maintenance of AWS infrastructure for production applications.
5. DevOps Concepts
Understanding of:
- Continuous Integration
- Continuous Deployment
- Infrastructure Automation
- Monitoring
- Deployment Pipelines
Why it matters:
Viasat follows DevOps principles where developers participate in both development and operational support.
6. Containerization
Knowledge of container technologies.
Examples:
- Docker
- Kubernetes basics
- Container deployment
Why it matters:
Applications are packaged and deployed using containerized environments to improve scalability and consistency.
7. Testing Skills
Knowledge of:
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- Automated Testing
Why it matters:
Testing ensures software quality and helps prevent production issues.
Preferred Skills
Candidates with exposure to the following technologies will have an advantage:
- CI/CD Pipelines
- GitHub Actions
- ArgoCD
- Kong API Gateway
- Automated Testing Frameworks
- DevOps Tools
- Cloud Monitoring Tools
- Virtualization Technologies
Educational Qualification
Candidates must be:
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher.
- Studying:
- Computer Science
- Computer Engineering
- Information Technology
- Or any related field.
Experience Required
- Freshers are eligible.
- 0 to 3 years of full-time relevant experience.
- Indian Citizenship or valid work permit is required.
Work Model
This is a site-based role.
Employees are expected to:
- Work from the office at least 3 days per week.
- Follow a hybrid working model.
- Collaborate with distributed Agile teams.
Relocation assistance may be available for eligible candidates.
What You Will Learn
Working at Viasat will provide hands-on experience in:
- Agile Software Development
- Cloud Infrastructure Management
- AWS Services
- DevOps Culture
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Containerization
- Production Deployment
- Monitoring and Observability
- System Integration Testing
- Enterprise Software Architecture
Career Growth Opportunities
This role can lead to careers such as:
- Software Engineer
- Cloud Engineer
- DevOps Engineer
- Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)
- Platform Engineer
- Backend Engineer
- Infrastructure Engineer
- Systems Engineer
The combination of software development, cloud technologies, and DevOps experience makes this an excellent early career opportunity.
Why Join Viasat?
Viasat offers employees the opportunity to work on technologies that connect millions of people worldwide.
Benefits include:
- Exposure to global engineering teams.
- Work on cutting-edge communication technologies.
- Agile and innovation-driven culture.
- Hybrid work model.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Career growth in cloud and software engineering.
- Opportunity to contribute to products used by businesses, governments, and consumers worldwide.
About Viasat
Viasat is a leading global communications company that delivers broadband and connectivity solutions through satellite and wireless technologies.
For over three decades, the company has been at the forefront of innovation in:
- Satellite Communications
- Broadband Internet
- Aviation Connectivity
- Defense Communications
- Networking Solutions
- Cloud Technologies
Viasat serves customers across consumer, enterprise, government, and military sectors and continues to develop technologies that improve global connectivity and communication.
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