Staff Software Development Engineer

Posted:
8/28/2025, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
San Jose, California, United States ⋅ California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Software Engineering

Summary:

VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for telecommunications, cloud, enterprises, first responders, military, aerospace, and railway. VIAVI is also a leader in light management technologies for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, government and aerospace applications.

We are the people behind the products that help keep the world connected at home, school, work, at play, and everywhere in between. VIAVI employees are passionate about supporting customer success and we welcome people who bring their best every day to the company – to question, to collaborate and to push for solutions that will delight our customers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced C++ developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have strong programming skills and the ability to work on complex technical projects involving embedded systems and hardware interfaces.

    Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:

    Required Qualifications:

    • 5+ years of professional experience in C++ development
    • Proficiency in modern C++ standards (C++11/14/17/20)
    • Experience with multi-threaded programming
    • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
    • Excellent collaboration and communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience with PCIe protocol and hardware interfaces
    • Embedded systems development background
    • Knowledge of Angular framework and web development
    • C# programming experience
    • Hardware development experience
    • Knowledge of communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART)
    • Experience with version control systems (Git)

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Design and implement high-performance C++ applications
    • Develop and maintain embedded software systems
    • Interface with hardware components and PCIe devices
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams
    • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
    • Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
    • Troubleshoot complex technical issues
    • Contribute to system architecture decisions
    • Generate Documentation for new Features and Hardware Products

    If you have what it takes to push boundaries and seize opportunities, apply to join our team today.

     

    VIAVI Solutions is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer – minorities/females/veterans/persons with disabilities.

    Job Posting Pay Range:

    143,500

    to

    266,500

    Exceptional qualifications, experience and location may impact salary.  VIAVI offers a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, health, life and disability insurance, 401(k), and a bonus program.

    Viavi Solutions

    Website: https://www.viavisolutions.com/

    Headquarter Location: Chandler, Arizona, United States

    Employee Count: 1001-5000

    Year Founded: 2015

    IPO Status: Public

    Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Equity

    Industries: Aerospace ⋅ Automotive ⋅ Computer ⋅ Consumer Electronics ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Military ⋅ Mobile ⋅ Software ⋅ Telecommunications