Rather disjointed between HQ and others - Software Engineer Viasat Employee Review

3.0
Jun 26, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Above average compensation, nice facility, subsidies for mass transit, generally nice co-workers, interesting technical problems to solve because the company provides a satellite internet service for residential customers

Cons

fairly stressful due to 24/7 operational service requirements and less than robust technology, always seemed as if headquarters (in Carlsbad CA) preferred their engineering staff over branches, project managers from the Dilbert school

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Good work-life balance with flexible scheduling

Cons

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