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Web Acceleration Intern

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Viasat

16d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be a CS student graduating between Dec 2025 and June 2026, with experience in software, Python, and JavaScript, along with courses in Algorithms and Data Structures. US citizenship is required.
  • You will collaborate with the team, write and test code using AI, deploy updates, monitor impacts, fix bugs, attend standups, and ask questions to enhance your learning and performance.

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field
  • Taking courses in Algorithms and Data Structures and others typical of a CS student after junior year
  • To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2025 and June 2026
  • Experience building software
  • Python and Javascript experience
  • US Citizenship required
  • You must be available for the full duration of the 12-13 week internship program. Note limited exceptions may be granted.

Responsibilities

  • Brainstorming and collaborating with the members of your immediate and wider team
  • Writing and testing code and getting AI to help do that most efficiently
  • Deploying into production and monitoring its impact
  • Fixing bugs
  • Attending standups
  • Asking questions

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship program?

The internship program lasts for 12-13 weeks.

When are the internship start dates?

There are two options for start dates: Cohort 1 runs from May 20th, 2025 to August 15th, 2025, and Cohort 2 runs from June 17th, 2025 to September 12th, 2025.

Is housing and relocation assistance available for interns?

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

What are the educational requirements for this internship?

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or a related field and must have completed courses in Algorithms and Data Structures.

What programming languages should I be familiar with?

Experience in Python and JavaScript is required for this internship.

Is US Citizenship required for this position?

Yes, US Citizenship is required for this position.

Are there opportunities for collaboration during the internship?

Yes, interns will have opportunities to brainstorm and collaborate with team members.

What skills and attributes are preferred for candidates?

Preferred attributes include being an excellent communicator, a hard worker, a team player, and having a passion for technology and curiosity.

What is the salary range for this internship?

The hourly pay ranges from $20.91 to $56.97, with specific locations in San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area, and New York City offering higher rates between $25.96 and $67.07 per hour.

What type of students does Viasat prefer to hire for this internship?

Beyond Computer Science, Viasat prefers students who are in a Liberal Arts type program rather than solely an Engineering School.

Will I have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers?

Yes, interns will be part of a team consisting of senior engineers and will have the chance to learn from them in a friendly and approachable environment.

Is the internship compensation negotiable?

No, intern compensation is pre-determined and non-negotiable.

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.