Horrible place to work as a young engineer - Software Engineer Viasat Employee Review

1.0
Jul 2, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

I guess people are overall friendly

Cons

Lack of feedback and mentorship. Projects can be very client driven and change or are abandoned midway very frequently, leading to zero sense of ownership and success. There is no organized team or group structure, which destroys fluidity. Average age at my branch was 50+ and I was their last hire (2018).

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

There is freedom to approach each project as you see fit. Strong support from senior leadership.

Cons

When several programs peak at the same time the hours start to creep up pretty quickly.

2.0
Jul 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good work-life balance with flexible scheduling

Cons

Over the past several years, the company has lacked a clear long-term strategy, resulting in frequent reorganizations, shifting priorities, and multiple rounds of layoffs. Decision-making often feels reactive rather than strategic, creating uncertainty and making it difficult to execute long-term plans. Internal processes can also be overly complex, slowing down work and reducing efficiency.

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