Staff 5G Embedded Devices Architect

ViaSat Inc.; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 261,000; Full time

Job summary

Viasat is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer for 5G Devices & NTN Connectivity to architect and develop software platforms for 5G UE and CPE. You will work on device-side software, embedded Linux, and modem integration, collaborating with chipset vendors, hardware teams, and product stakeholders.

This role focuses on architecture, platform design, and scalable solutions across multiple device variants, with opportunities to influence standards and deploy globally across aviation,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience developing embedded software for wireless communication devices.
• Proven track record delivering commercial 5G UE or CPE products.
• Familiarity with 5G device architecture (RF/baseband/AP)
• Experience integrating 5G modem chipsets from Qualcomm/MediaTek/Intel/Samsung.

Responsibilities

• Design modular software architectures with reusable blocks for devices over satellite/NTN.
• Develop HALs, middleware, and platform services decoupled from modem hardware.
• Create scalable frameworks for multiple device variants and deployment models.
• Define robust APIs for independent development, testing, lifecycle management.
• Balance flexibility, maintainability, and performance in embedded systems.
• Integrate 5G modem solutions from leading vendors.
• Develop Linux kernel drivers for modem interfaces (PCIe/USB/SDIO/UART).
• Customize BSPs to meet hardware requirements.
• Troubleshoot hardware-software integration challenges.
• Optimize system performance for latency, throughput, and power.

Skills

C/C++

Linux kernel development

Android BSP development

Embedded systems

Software architecture

Agile development

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Yocto

Buildroot

PCIe

USB

Job description

Viasat is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer for 5G Devices & NTN Connectivity to architect and develop software platforms for 5G UE and CPE. You will work on device-side software, embedded Linux, and modem integration, collaborating with chipset vendors, hardware teams, and product stakeholders.

This role focuses on architecture, platform design, and scalable solutions across multiple device variants, with opportunities to influence standards and deploy globally across aviation,