Data Engineer

Viasat, Inc.

Carlsbad, California

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,500–$221,500 Per Year
LOCATION
Carlsbad, California
POSTED
30+ days ago
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:

The DevOps Commercial Mobility team is focused on providing solutions to provide a world-class in-flight connectivity service to commercial airlines. As a key member, you will shape the future of large-scale distributed systems through innovative designs, architectures, and methodologies. As part of our DevOps model, you will help develop the service and own it from cradle to grave, including conducting periodic on-call duties using a follow-the-sun model.  

 

The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills, a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability, creativity, and ingenuity. They demonstrate a passion for resolving complex technical issues through innovative and automated solutions. Furthermore, they are adept at collaborating with operations teams, providing necessary support, analyzing large data sets, and effecting problem resolution. 

The day-to-day:

As part of the Revenue Assurance product team, you'll be right in the mix, owning the key microservices that measure and calculate Viasat's industry-leading In-flight Connectivity SLA's and ensuring our billing system gets the accurate accounting data it needs and that we're hitting our service goals. Day-to-day, this means you'll be developing and analyzing the KPIs that really show how passengers are experiencing our service. You'll also be building and maintaining the data pipelines that pull together and organize all the metrics that eventually land on customer invoices. 

What you'll need:
  • Typically requires 4+ years of related experience with commercial software development in building distributed applications and with a Master's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or 6+ years related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; or 8+ years related experience without relevant degree
  • Strong working knowledge of two or more of: Java, Python, SQL
  • Experience designing and implementing Airflow DAGs for data pipelines and workflows
  • Experience with cloud-based technologies, preferably Google Cloud Platform
  • Ability to work on distributed remote agile teams with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to work independently
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to drive interaction with peer developers, architects, engineering and product managers
  • Experience with or willingness to learn agile methodologies (Kanban, SCRUM, XP), modern software development environments and DevOps practices
  • Experience with algorithms, data structures, complexity analysis, and software design 
  • Ability to travel up to 10%
What will help you on the job:
  • Experience with Data Engineering
  • Experience with data warehousing technologies (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery) or relational database administration (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, or Oracle)
  • Experience with GoLang
  • Broad range of technology interests across different disciplines including computer and system architecture, performance analysis, distributed systems design, testing and verification technologies, data processing and networking, and running software services at scale
  • Technical and software engineering background in the areas of cloud computing, enterprise computing, servers, and virtualization technology and products
  • Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience in designing and implementing automated software component and integration tests
  • Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with a strong sense of ownership and drive
  • Experience with development of SOX compliant systems 
Salary range: $140,500.00 - $221,500.00 / annually. 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 $174,000.00- $261,000.00/ annually  : 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 https://careers.viasat.com/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.

 

About the Company

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Viasat, Inc.

Digital Communication Products for Commercial and Government Markets

ViaSat produces innovative satellite and other digital communication products that enable fast, secure, and efficient communications to any location. We bring today’s new communication applications to people out of reach of terrestrial networks, in both the commercial and government sectors, with a variety of networking products and services.

Here you’ll find a company that is always asking,” What’s next?”, with the vertically integrated set of technologies to push the limits of what is possible for your system and service performance.

Products:

  • Satellite networks for fixed-site and mobile communications
  • Satellite antenna systems
  • Wireless datalinks and terminals for combat situational awareness
  • Cybersecurity and Information Assurance for military networking and encrypted data storage
  • Mobile IP networking for soldiers
  • Communication microprocessor chipsets
  • Application and communication acceleration
  • Satellite network and RF system design
  • Communication simulation and training systems

Services:

  • Global mobile satellite services for government and commercial aircraft, vehicles, and seagoing vessels
  • Satellite Internet access and other broadband services for consumers, business, and government customers in the U.S.
Recognized for Innovation, Growth, and Stability

With these past awards, ViaSat is well known as a successful, innovative, high-growth company:

  • World Technology Network - 2013 Winner, Communications Technology Award for high-capacity satellite system
  • Arthur C. Clarke Foundation - Innovator Award, CEO Mark Dankberg
  • Edison Awards 2013 - Bronze award for communications innovation
  • Popular Science 2012 "Best of What's New" for Exede Internet and high-capacity satellite system
  • Satellite Research and Markets - 2012 Visionary Executive of the Year
  • Society of Satellite Professionals International (SSPI) - 2012 Industry Innovator
  • TechAmerica - 2011 American Technology Award in the Telecommunications
  • Space News "Top 50 Space Companies"
  • San Diego Magazine "Made In San Diego: 11 Cool Companies"
  • Mark Dankberg American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) "2008 Aerospace International Communications Award"
  • Hannover Fairs ISCe2004 Satellite Industry Award for Innovation and Technology
  • Mark Dankberg Via Satellite “2003 Satellite Executive of the Year”
  • Defense Systems "Super 75"
  • DefenseNews "Top 100 Defense Contractors"
  • DefenseNews "Fast Track 50"
  • Washington Technology "Top 100 Federal Prime Contractors"
  • Three-time INC. 500 prior to going public in 1996


Surpassing 2,900 Employees and $1 Billion in Sales

The company employs over 2,900 professional and support personnel. The largest department is engineering, with many holding graduate degrees in electrical engineering or computer science. Annual revenues hit a record $1.1 billion during the most recently completed fiscal year (ended March 29, 2013).

History

ViaSat is part of the well-known Linkabit Corporation “family-tree” that spawned hundreds of San Diego area telecom startups, including Qualcomm, General Instruments, and Titan. Founded in 1986 by three former M/A-Com Linkabit employees, ViaSat is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol VSAT. Go to the History, Timeline or Industry Innovation & Firsts pages for more details.

To find out more about ViaSat, use the links on this page to explore our Web site.
Note: ViaSat Inc. is a separate company from and is not affiliated with Viasat Broadcasting, owned by Modern Times Group, Sweden.



COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Telecommunications Services
FOUNDED
1986
WEBSITE
http://www.viasat.com/company/about/about-viasat