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

Snappi operates the "CDN That Learns"—an intelligent content delivery network that continuously optimizes ecommerce web performance. Every millisecond matters when it comes to browsing the web, and our adaptive technology ensures users get the fastest, smoothest experience possible.

As a Viasat subsidiary, we combine startup agility with enterprise stability. You'll find a fast-moving culture focused on high-impact work, backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of an established global company. Viasat has spent more than 35 years delivering connections with the capacity to change the world—and at Snappi, we're channeling that legacy into transforming how ecommerce performs.

Interns will build and operate our intelligent CDN platform serving global traffic. You'll work on core infrastructure and emerging AI-powered operations, gaining deep expertise in web performance optimization, browser technologies (resource hints, compression dictionaries), and emerging standards.

The day-to-day

• Design, develop, and deploy cloud and edge network infrastructure software
• Build observability and monitoring systems for CDN performance
• Develop ML algorithms that optimize routing and caching decisions
• Leverage AI coding agents and tools to accelerate development
• Work on self-healing systems with automated issue detection and resolution

Internship Program Details: 

• You will work onsite at a Viasat office location for the duration of your internship. Viasat embraces a flexible work environment and onsite/hybrid work is determined by individual roles and teams. 

• Housing and relocation assistance are available to interns pending eligibility. 

• To ensure equity across our intern population, intern compensation is pre-determined based on a variety of factors including: role, location, and final graduation date. Intern compensation is non-negotiable. 

What you'll need

Requirements: 

• Education: 

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer science.  We especially value candidates with interdisciplinary coursework or interests—whether that's a BA in CS or a BS student who explored philosophy, literature, design, or other fields alongside their technical studies 

  • To be eligible for this position your final graduation date must fall between December 2026 and August 2027 

• Internship Dates: You must be available to work 40 hours/week for the full duration of the internship program as outlined in the cohort dates below. Limited exceptions may be granted. Viasat offers two options based on semester and quarter academic calendars: 

  • Cohort 1: May 18, 2026 – August 14, 2026

  • Cohort 2: June 22, 2026 – September 18, 2026 

• Citizenship: This position requires U.S. citizenship 

• Additional:

  • Foundation: Strong problem-solving skills, continuous learner, collaborative team player, able to articulate technical ideas and think through problems out loud

  • Mindset: Self-directed problem solver who leans into ambiguity rather than away from it. In a fast-moving field, curiosity beats credentials

What will help you on the job

• Technical Skills: Solid fundamentals in Python, Go, Rust, Java, or C/C++, data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis, networking concepts (DNS, HTTP, TCP/IP), and web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React)

Salary range

$20.91 - $56.97 / hourly. For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $25.96 - $67.07/ hourly



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 careers.viasat.com/LifeAtViasat/Benefits.
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 here.