Access Network Engineering Leader

About us:
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 team.

What you'll do:
Want to be a leader of a fast-paced, technology-focused group of engineers committed to delivering a truly immersive connected experience to people anywhere in the world? Viasat’s networks are reshaping how people think of satellite broadband and its capabilities across the globe. From revolutionizing satellite broadband for residential users to enhancing in-flight connectivity and enabling remote access, we're reshaping how the world stays connected. Be part of the innovation driving transformative experiences and solutions for consumers and government customers alike.

 

As the Access Network Engineering Leader, you will lead the development and delivery of cutting-edge, high-performance products. Your role will involve architecting, creating, and managing the nexus between the Internet and our satellite systems, spanning Media Access Control (MAC) and Physical (Phy) layers, diverse waveform technologies, and satellite control applications. Get ready to pioneer the future of connectivity at the forefront of innovation

 

The ideal candidate has an established track record of success building and growing high-performing, software and security-oriented teams, while serving multiple constituencies, such as the modern enterprise, service provider, and engineering development communities, with a focus on objective metrics and results to measure success. They possess a unique blend of technical and business acumen and are not afraid to dive right into challenges with a “lead by example” approach. In this role, they will lead a dynamic engineering team to develop top-tier software platforms for a global service provider across diverse markets and geographies, fostering innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. This position requires high caliber strategic and business decision-making, technology and market awareness, as well initiative, influencing skills and the ability to collaborate across organizational boundaries to transform that vision and roadmap into a reality to achieve our shared mission.

The day-to-day:
Viasat is looking for a technology and software leader to guide our innovative, Access Network Platforms, developing and driving the product platform and roadmap, while helping set the vision and drive the successful execution of Viasat’s global Ground Networks, technology strategy.

You will be responsible for strategic demand planning, governance, and financial compliance for the division.

The responsibility will include design and deployment across a variety of access technologies and applications, global markets including residential homes, Wi-Fi hotspots, mobile platforms, government, and enterprises.

Optimize the Satellite and Ground Solutions to maximize the useable capacity and SLA performance, i.e. Identify and implement, cost effectively innovative technical solutions using Automation, ML/ AI

Drive to create a versatile service-based architecture which will be key to the Viasat Global expansion. Your ability to synthesize the needs of internal and external customers, perform market and competitor analysis, determine product priorities for the development teams, and manage the successful execution of complex development projects will be put to the test in this exciting role. Coupled with a successful track record leading multi-disciplined engineering teams, transformational leadership, skilled consensus-building and cost-conscious project management skills will place you in an awesome position to succeed in this role. 

Lead and drive a data platform and data strategy.

You will ultimately be responsible for products that deliver a fantastic experience for our customers and contribute to a meaningful impact on service growth.

Building, leading and driving multiple world-class software engineering product teams including Media Access Control (MAC), physical (Phy) layer, beam management software (BEAMMan), signal processing (SigProc), satellite control applications (SatApps), SRM, SMTS, and Transceiver

Overseeing product lifecycle from inception to delivery through sustaining operations to appropriate technology refresh and replacement

Partnering with product management to ensure the proper positioning and adoption of access network technology products and services.

Leading innovation efforts including the definition, research and development, and architecture of next-generation access networks.

Relentless focus on continuous improvement objectives and metrics that optimize the value stream including self-service, automation, ML, and AI

What you'll need:
10+ years of experience in software product development and management, and/or “hyperscale" technology development and service delivery

Financially driven product roadmap decisions weighing investment and return tradeoffs yet considering qualitative factors such as subscriber experience and longevity.

Coordinate requirements, budgets and product roadmaps with internal and external stakeholders who may have competing priorities in order to optimize business outcomes.Lead build, buy, or partnership decisions.

5+ years of experience managing software product development teams, integrating both in-house product, service and tool development, as well as leveraging 3rd party / service provider solutions.

Experience with, and demonstrated delivery leveraging, Agile methodologies, DevOps principles, and “software as a service" at scale.

Excellent listening, oral and written communication/presentation skills with strong ability to influence people at all levels and in various functions.

Strong awareness of technology and architecture trends and their potential influence and applicability to Viasat’s business and strategic objectives, while being able to demonstrate the business and market value of said trends to Viasat.

Strong teaming skills and experience to bring together diverse views, disciplines, and approaches.

Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

Curiosity for leveraging data and metrics to identify challenging opportunities and build impactful solutions.

Recommend R&D investments required to meet product goals.

Identify key success metrics, prioritizing objectives and resource allocation, and provide a clear execution plan.

Remain current in all relevant emerging technologies and engineering practices.

Embrace CI/CD, DevOps and Agile Scrum while remaining open to new innovations in development methodologies.

Act as a mentor to engineering staff both local and remote by creating coaching and professional development opportunities to enable a high performing, focused and inspired engineering team.

Creates, fosters, and protects an inclusive, collaborative and fun way of learning, sharing experiences, and enabling the growth of Viasat team members.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related technical degree

What will help you on the job:
Strong communication skills

Strong execution skills

Engineering excellence

Strong work ethic

Solution oriented

Salary range:
$(phone number removed) - $(phone number removed) / annually

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At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat’s comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at (url removed).

EEO statement:
Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click .

 

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