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Software Engineer Intern - Secure Network Systems

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Viasat

9d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Software Engineering
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Marlborough

AI generated summary

  • You must be pursuing a relevant degree with graduation between Dec 2025 - June 2026, have OOP experience, strong teamwork, problem-solving skills, and a desire to learn Linux.
  • You will engage in cybersecurity software engineering, collaborate in an agile team, develop embedded systems, and work on infrastructure tasks like scripting, automation, and data visualization.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, and/or a related field
  • To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026
  • You must be available for the full duration of the 12-13 week internship program. Note limited exceptions may be granted.
  • Previous experience with Object Oriented Programming
  • Ability to pick up new software, frameworks and APIs
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Excellent software design, problem solving, and debugging skills
  • Experience with or desire to learn Linux

Responsibilities

  • Cybersecurity software & systems engineering
  • Be a part of an agile multidisciplinary development team
  • Embedded systems software engineering
  • Embedded or applications developer
  • System infrastructure development; scripting, automation, data visualization & dashboarding

FAQs

What educational qualifications are required for the Software Engineer Intern position?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related field.

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program lasts for 12-13 weeks, with two available cohorts: Cohort 1 runs from May 20th, 2025, to August 15th, 2025, and Cohort 2 runs from June 17th, 2025, to September 12th, 2025.

Are there any specific graduation date requirements to apply for this internship?

Yes, eligible candidates must have a graduation date that falls between December 2025 and June 2026.

Is housing and relocation assistance provided for interns?

Yes, housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility.

What programming languages are preferred for this internship role?

Experience with Object Oriented Programming is required, and familiarity with C, C++, Java, or Python is highly desirable.

What kind of team structure can interns expect while working?

Interns will be part of an agile, multidisciplinary development team with a focus on collaboration and support.

Do candidates need to have previous internship experience to apply?

Previous internship experience is helpful but not strictly required.

What skills will be beneficial for the Software Engineer Intern role?

Strong communication and teamwork skills, excellent software design, problem solving and debugging skills, and a desire to learn Linux will be beneficial.

Will the interns work onsite or remotely?

Interns will work onsite at a Viasat office location for the duration of the internship, but a flexible work environment including hybrid options is available depending on roles and teams.

What is the salary range for this Software Engineer Intern position?

The salary range is $20.91 - $56.97 per hour. For specific locations in San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area, and New York City metropolitan area, the range is $25.96 - $67.07 per hour.

Telecommunications
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone, and everything can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat innovations have helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments, and militaries around the world communicate — bringing connectivity when, where, and how it’s needed most. Viasat focuses on the connections that matter as we deliver bold results for our customers, partners, and shareholders worldwide. We provide internet to communities and families in places around the world where cable or fiber isn’t available so they can learn, laugh, and live just like everyone else. We deliver secure, resilient connectivity services and solutions to our military and allies that give them the information dominance they need to bring warfighters home safely. We ensure people on-the-go have access to the same quality of internet in the air or at sea as they have at home. And we give businesses of all sizes the freedom to keep their people, places, and things secure and connected — wherever opportunity takes them.