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. We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re 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. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
