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Viasat Software Engineer Interview Questions

The questions to prepare for a Viasat Software Engineer interview. Questions from real interview reports rank first. Updated daily.

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CodingStart here. 10 questions · ~114 min
Edits Within Two StepsHard
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Determine whether two Viasat telemetry words differ by at most one insertion, deletion, or arbitrary character swap.

string manipulationViasat
Intersection of Two Linked ListsEasy
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Find the first shared node of two singly linked lists using pointer switching in O(n) time and O(1) space.

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System Design8 questions · ~91 min
Second Round Logging FrameworkHard

Assesses system design thinking for observability and maintainability.

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Security & Infrastructure9 questions · ~103 min
Private vs Public KeysMedium

Assesses your understanding of public-key cryptography fundamentals.

cryptographyViasat
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SQL & Data Manipulation3 questions + 3 drills · ~64 min
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Execution8 questions · ~91 min
Business Model Canvas for ViasatMedium

Evaluates your ability to reason about business models and connect them to product strategy.

Business ModelViasat
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Technical Fundamentals9 questions · ~103 min
How OSPF and BGP Share RoutesMedium

Tests routing protocol concepts and your understanding of how route information propagates.

network functionstechnical experiencetechnical knowledgeViasat
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More topics3 questions · ~34 min
Payment Gateway Integration ResilienceHard

Tests system design trade-offs and reliability practices when integrating external payment services.

api integrationtechnical experienceViasat
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