Viasat reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(1,744 total reviews)

Mark Dankberg

73% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Viasat has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,744 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Viasat employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Telecommunications industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Jun 3, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

1. Open culture, little power distance between myself, my supervisor and even those above him. Feel very comfortable contributing to the team and making suggestions. 2. Very focused on work-life balance. They truly live these values and care holistically about their employees. I have been many other places, even healthcare, where it is spoken but not truly a part of the culture. It is here. 3. Outstanding work environment. The campus is beautiful, the food in the cafeteria is good, great free coffee, they really take care of us so we can focus on our jobs. This includes our physical surroundings. They appreciate us introverts and provide us the quiet space we need to really perform. 4. Dress code fits the jobs we do. As an analyst, I have little contact with the 'outside world' so am allowed to dress in a comfortable way that is appropriate for my position. It is about the work I do and the quality than how I look. 5. Really interested in your long term goals. They have an outstanding tuition reimbursement plan and take seriously where you would like to go in the future. 6. The flexibility of my work schedule. It is not rigid hours where you need to be here at 8 am and not a minute over. It allows me to structure my day around my family's needs as well as avoiding the traffic to get here. 7. Focused on Wellness. You are encouraged to exercise and given the tools needed. They have an outstanding benefits program coupled with a wellness effort that is available to all employees. Once again, it is not just fancy slogans and 'talk', it really is part of the culture. 8. No useless, dreaded, bureaucratic performance reviews. We have quarterly conversations with our manager which is much more useful than trying to sum up the entire year on a form then have a meeting that everyone dreads and hates. 9. It is a place where you can work hard, will be recognized and feel you can succeed.

Cons

1. The commute can be rough. They are very flexible in regards to working hours so I can come in earlier and leave earlier to help avoid the traffic. 2. Sometimes there can be too many meetings when it could have been communicated in other ways. Hey, not every place is perfect, right?

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Viasat Response
7y
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We’re thrilled to hear your experience with Viasat has been so positive! We are always finding better ways to cultivate an environment where our employees feel empowered and challenged to take on opportunities to contribute to work that is changing people’s lives. Our dress code is pretty unique! We realize that when our employees have the ability to express themselves and feel empowered, they continuously produce game-changing work. We also believe in continuous performance reviews since it allows us and our employees to find opportunities for us to grow. We hope our culture will continue to provide you with ample opportunities to do the best work of your career!
5.0
May 4, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive salary, relaxed but professional environment, fantastic coworkers, meaningful projects, top notch facilities and equipment. Amazing education reimbursement, solid 401k match, benefits, and ESPP.

Cons

Salary isn't in the top tier, but it's close. Not a name brand company. Advancement can be unclear because of the lack of titles, but that can be a plus, too.

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Viasat Response
7y
Thanks for sharing your experience of life at Viasat Austin! We’re striving to hit the right note with an extensive benefits package and a chance for you to own your career development. We’re excited about those long-term initiatives and we hope you’ll love being part of them!
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