Senior Embedded Software Engineer II

About the Position

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer II on our Connected Devices team, you will set the technical direction for embedded software that powers Axon's next generation of public safety devices, including body-worn cameras, in-car cameras and the related devices. You will shape architecture decisions that directly impact mission-critical moments for law enforcement and first responders around the world.

• Own the technical direction for the squad, translating product goals into a clear engineering strategy and driving architectural decisions for embedded software systems.
• Lead design and architecture reviews for major components, features, and systems, holding a high bar on stability, performance, and safety-critical quality.
• Write well-tested, maintainable code and lead technical design and code reviews that elevate standards across the team.
• Mentor and coach middle and senior engineers, actively growing the next generation of technical leaders on the team.
• Drive AI-assisted development practices within the squad, establishing quality gates, review protocols, and reusable workflows that make AI adoption practical and safe.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Design, and cross-functional Engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions that delight customers.
• Identify and integrate the latest open source technologies to advance product capabilities while maintaining reliability in a mission-critical environment.
• Improve engineering processes, including long-term technical planning, sprint execution, and continuous operational readiness improvements.

Requirements

Required Skills

• 10+ years experience of professional software development in C/C++, Go, Python and/or another systems programming language
• Strong experience developing, debugging, and shipping embedded software on Linux-based or RTOS-based devices.
• Demonstrated track record of building well-tested software, including unit, integration, and system-level testing.
• 5+ years mentoring junior team members and/or leading small teams
• Understanding of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, run-time analysis, object-oriented design and code quality verification
• Networking knowledge (such as TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP, tunneling to support a diverse array of network configurations) is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Linux-based embedded environments and real-time constraints.
• Experience working on consumer or professional hardware products with tight security, low latency and high stability requirements.
• You follow the latest developments in embedded software and open source technologies, and can distinguish between promising new practices and passing trends.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools across the software development lifecycle, with a strong understanding of review, validation, and safety guardrails.

We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Robust Paid Time Off policy
• Bonuses
• Lunch allowance
• Cell phone stipend
• Free LinkedIn Learning account or Udemy account
• Access to 24/7 online emotional and mental support
• Gym membership
• Free parking
• Stocked fridges and pantries - free coffee, cold beverages, snacks
• Annual Company Outing Trip
• Monthly team social activities

About the Company

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

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