Senior Software Engineer (Python, Clojure)

Job Description

About u

s
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 tea

m.
What you'll

do
We are looking for an experienced, talented, and motivated Software Engineer to help evolve our data plane components by adding new capabilities and ensuring we can process transactions at massive scale. In this role you will be responsible for developing data plane components for a content delivery network. You will design, develop and build capabilities in an agile, continuous integration environment. You will need to exhibit strong communication skills and execute on the priorities in a dynamic development environment. Additionally, we are looking for someone who strives to use the latest and greatest technologies and is willing to propose change if they notice areas to impr

ove.
The day-t

• o-day
  Design, implement, and maintain software for data plane comp
• onentsFind creative approaches to improving performance and scala
• bilityWork independently and effectively in

a team
What you'

• ll need
  5+ years’ hands-on experience with software development in Python and/or Java. Clojure Pr
• eferred.Experience with Linux environment and network troubleshooting (dig, traceroute, pin
• g, etc.)Knowledge of web technologies (HTTP, HTTPS,
• JS, DNS)Knowledge of networking protocols:
• TCP, UDPAbility to debug complex issues thoroughly and describe them in detailed bug

reports
What will help you o

• n the job
  Experience with Nginx configuration and module d
• evelopmentExperience with software development
• in ClojureExperience with software configuration tools such
• as AnsibleExperience with VMWare and Cloud-based servers (AWS,
• GCP, etc.)Strong verbal and visual presentat