Senior Firmware Engineer I

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 ...

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.

Platform Firmware | Seattle, WA or Scottsdale, AZ

B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
8-14 years of real-world Industry Firmware or Embedded experience developing on IoT products
Experience in programming with C, C++, Rust, Golang and/or Python
Experience with both Kernel and User-space Embedded Linux with exposure to Yocto, OpenWRT or other Embedded Distros for Board Support Packaging (BSP)
Experience with Embedded Android Kernel and User-space (AOSP)
Experience with RTOS on Microcontrollers
Basic ability to read Datasheets and Schematics
Experience with concise Technical Writing and Architecture Diagramming
Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor or similar) in a real codebase, with a clear point of view on where they help and where they fail in embedded or systems work
Strong understanding of Computer Architecture and Peripherals
Strong understanding of Operating Systems, Concurrency and Networking concepts
Strong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Object Oriented Design Patterns
Experience with Cellular LTE, 5G Modems is a strong plus
Experience with Battery and Power Management sub-systems, Safety and Thermal, is a strong plus