Denver office - Anonymous employee Viasat Employee Review

4.0
26 Apr 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The benefits, in aggregate, are some of the best I've seen. Solid health care plan, good 401k match.

Cons

Almost no career pathing or promotion from within. Almost all senior position hires were from outside. Very weak bonus program. Only 30% of employees get ANYTHING, which means that after bonuses are handed out, 70% of the people are bummed out and unmotivated. Even the 30% who get something don't all get full bonuses. The amounts range from skimpy up to 10% of salary.

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5.0
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Pros

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

Cons

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2.0
3 July 2026
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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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