The posting
Summary:
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) has a 90+ year history of technical innovations that have evolved to keep pace and address our customer’s most pressing business issues. We make equipment, software, and systems that help to plan, deploy, certify, monitor, and optimize all kinds of networks - like those for mobile phones, service providers, large businesses and data centers. And, we are also at the forefront of optical security – we bend light to develop and deliver optical solutions that provide security to the world’s currencies and safety and performance applications for consumer electronics and spectrometry.
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 fierce 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:
Program Description:
Kick-start your professional adventure in our R&D Excellence Centers by joining multiple expert teams in an international rotation program. During this 2 year program you will be able to develop your skills at the forefront of leading edge technology, while also earning a competitive salary and complete benefits and that’s just the beginning! Once you complete this exciting program, you will continue your career within VIAVI collaborating with and contributing to your designated team.
You will directly contribute to our solutions which are effectively used in a high variety of industries as we enable our customers to adapt and thrive by transforming complexity through visibility and actionable insight.
About us:
VIAVI Engineers work with teammates to solve problems and build innovative software and hardware solutions that help our customers design, deploy and optimize all types of networks which enable their customers cell phone data and voice services for 5G, 4G and all types of wireless networks, enable cable systems and services, enable high speed data centers to operate, enable aircraft to fly safely, and enable your local government, police, fire departments, and military to operate radio communication.
In addition, VIAVI Engineers build modern software systems to assure that all forms of information communication provide high level service to customers.
Pre-Requisites / Skills / Experience Requirements:
Requirements:
We look for people who are enthusiastic about innovation and cutting-edge technology to build products that matter. At VIAVI, that means contributing to platforms like our Observer Apex Network Performance Monitoring and Diagnostics solution — a high-performance big data reporting platform that helps IT teams identify and resolve problems across enterprise networks, at a scale exceeding 100 billion records per day, with query results rendered in seconds. If you are passionate about product quality and thrive on collaborating and communicating with Agile teams and leadership regarding designs, project progress, and issue resolution, then VIAVI is a good place for you!
You'll operate in a fast-paced, team-oriented Agile culture, with hands-on mentorship built in from day one — learning from experienced engineers while making meaningful contributions to features. You will also be expected to demonstrate an ability to continuously learn relevant new technologies, tools, methods, and processes, and to take ownership and pride in your work: writing code that is clean, correct, well-tested, and meets the team's definition of done.
At VIAVI you are part of a team that is the link between abstract concepts and delivered solutions - the one who solves problems, and creates solutions that will impact people all over the world.
Additional Job Description
To be considered for this program, you should possess the following:
- Undergrad or Graduate Degree from an accredited university in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or an equivalent technical discipline
- Foundational skills in C/C++, including algorithm design, data structures, and design patterns; exposure to Windows or Linux operating systems and networking protocols (TCP/IP, 802.11, Bluetooth)
- Some engineering-related experience outside the classroom environment, such as an internship/co-op, hackathon, research project, or related experience
- A self-starter with demonstrated skills in time management, critical thinking, and the drive to dig into and understand how code works, along with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Capability to quickly adapt to new projects and changing priorities when needed
- This is a 100% on-site position, offering daily collaboration, hands-on mentorship, and direct access to cutting-edge lab environments—ideal for those who thrive in a dynamic, team-oriented setting
- Enthusiasm for experimenting with cutting-edge Generative AI tools to drive innovation, streamline workflows, and stay ahead of the competition
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.
