Embedded Application Software Engineer

Summary

Join Axon as a Staff Embedded Software Engineer and lead critical software engineering initiatives, setting the strategic technical direction for multiple embedded product lines. You will define and advance embedded software architectures, ensuring system-wide excellence. Proactively identify technical opportunities and risks, guiding architectural decisions. Collaborate with various teams and provide executive-level guidance and mentorship. Continuously improve software engineering practices and drive excellence. This role offers flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home.

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

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

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