FAQs
What is the duration of the Software Engineer Intern position?
The internship lasts for 12-13 weeks.
What are the available internship start dates?
There are two options: Cohort 1 starts from May 20th, 2025, to August 15th, 2025, and Cohort 2 starts from June 17th, 2025, to September 12th, 2025.
What are the education requirements for this internship?
Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field, with a graduation date between December 2025 and June 2026.
Is housing and relocation assistance provided to interns?
Yes, housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility.
What programming languages should applicants be familiar with?
Applicants should have hands-on development experience with Python and be comfortable with relational databases and writing SQL queries.
What cloud platforms should candidates be experienced with?
Candidates should have hands-on experience with AWS or GCP Cloud platforms.
Are there any specific requirements regarding working hours?
Yes, interns must be available for the full duration of the 12-13 week internship program.
What technologies or concepts should interns be familiar with to succeed in this role?
Interns should have a desire to understand large-scale data and platform engineering, hands-on experience using REST interfaces, and familiarity with networking and cloud computing concepts.
How is the intern compensation structured?
Intern compensation is pre-determined based on factors such as role, location, and final graduation date, and is non-negotiable.
Does Viasat provide Equal Employment Opportunity?
Yes, Viasat is committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment and considers all qualified applicants without regard to various legally protected statuses.