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.