Embedded Software Engineer

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

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

As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you will lead critical software engineering initiatives and set the strategic technical direction across multiple embedded product lines, including body‑worn cameras, in‑car cameras, stationary cameras, drones, and emerging connected device solutions. Your role involves defining and significantly advancing embedded software architectures and ensuring system‑wide excellence in stability, scalability, security, and performance.

• Define and significantly advance embedded software architectures for Axon’s current and future connected device products.
• Lead high‑level strategic planning and coordination for multi‑month embedded engineering projects across multiple product lines.
• Collaborate closely with Product Management, Design, Engineering, and executive leadership to deliver innovative, integrated, and mission‑critical solutions.
• Establish and enforce Axon‑wide standards for embedded software design, quality, reliability, and scalability.
• Evaluate and integrate leading‑edge open‑source technologies and industry standards, guiding architectural trade‑offs and long‑term strategic choices.
• Provide executive‑level guidance and mentorship, significantly enhancing the capabilities and technical decision‑making of the embedded software engineering teams.
• Continuously improve software engineering practices and drive excellence through strategic retrospectives, planning sessions, and innovation cycles.

• 12+ years of professional software development experience, with extensive expertise in C/C++, Go, Python, or comparable systems programming languages.
• Deep, demonstrated expertise in embedded systems architecture, firmware integration, and device‑level software engineering.
• Proven track record of addressing and resolving system‑wide challenges in performance, scalability, reliability, and security.
• At least 7+ years mentoring senior engineers and leading complex, strategic engineering projects across multiple teams.
• Advanced understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and high‑standard software design practices.
• Extensive experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP) and advanced networking configurations.

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

We are based out of our Boston or Seattle office and follow a hybrid schedule. Team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays unless an approved workplace accommodation is in place.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. For this Staff Embedded Software Engineer role, the starting base pay ranges between USD 168,750 in the lowest geographic market and USD 270,000 in the highest geographic market.

Axon is an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity, and fosters inclusion. We are committed to hiring the best talent—regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances—and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work.

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