Software Engineer Intern, Ground Infrastructure
Publication date:
19 November 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Permanent position- Place of work:Carlsbad
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 Ground Infrastructure team is responsible for the infrastructure that provides transport network, data (processing) centers and the networks within, access underlay infrastructure, and general shared services which are hosted in the data centers required to connect a subscriber to the internet.
The day-to-day
As an intern on our team, you will work on a project to rotate security ACLs for HashiCorp Consul. You will be embedded in a mature DevOps team, take part in team meetings, and have the opportunity to learn from highly skilled engineers.
Internship Program Details:
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You will work onsite at a Viasat office location for the duration of your 12-13 week internship
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Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams
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Housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility
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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
Education Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science or a related field
- To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026
Internship Dates:
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You must be available for the full duration of the 12-13 week internship program. Note limited exceptions may be granted. Viasat offers two options based on semester and quarter academic calendars:
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Cohort 1: May 20th, 2025 – August 15th, 2025
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Cohort 2: June 17th, 2025 – September 12th, 2025
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Additional Requirements:
- Python programming
- Ansible, Terraform or other automation frameworks
- Git
- Infrastructure as code
- AWS or other cloud environments
- Ability to work with HTTP APIs
- Ability to commit to a 12-13 week internship
- US Citizenship required
What will help you on the job
- Ability to work both autonomously and as a team
- Critical thinking and problem solving
- Good communications skills
- Previous Viasat internship experience
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 E-Mail schreiben.