Embedded Software Engineer I
About The Position
You will be part of a high-impact software engineering team that develops embedded software for Axon devices, ensuring critical evidence is captured during mission-essential moments for our customers. This is an opportunity to work alongside talented software and firmware engineers and contribute to the creation of next-generation public safety products, including body-worn cameras, in-car cameras, wireless microphones, and more. As an engineer on the team, you will be intimately involved in the architecture decisions that will shape our products. You are dedicated to building device software that requires high stability and fast, consistent performance. You love working with the latest open source technologies, and can leverage your system design skills to make the right technical decisions on a system that needs to be bullet-proof. Not only can you drive decisions among competing engineering trade-offs, your empathy with customers allows you to offer innovative solutions for our customer problems. You will be working closely with product managers and designers to ensure we are building the right solution for our customers. You also enjoy mentoring other engineers, and love to be a hands-on teacher helping to up level the team around you. Your job, as an Embedded Application Software Engineer, will be to design, develop, test and maintain embedded applications and the supporting systems and libraries, while interfacing with cloud and firmware services for the devices. Join us to work with a passionate, mission-driven group of people who want to positively impact the lives of first responders and those that they serve.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of professional software development experience
- Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: C/C++, Go, or Python
- Experience working with Linux-based systems in a professional setting
- Experience writing unit and integration tests
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment
- Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced, mission-critical engineering environment
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to embedded devices and networking concepts such as TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, or VPN is a plus
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of embedded applications and network configurations for current and future Axon products
- Implement features and enhancements in C/C++, Go, or Python with a focus on reliability and performance
- Write and maintain unit, integration, and system-level tests
- Participate actively in code reviews, design discussions, and technical problem solving
- Collaborate with Product Management, Design, Firmware, and Cloud Engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Debug and resolve issues across embedded devices, networking layers, and supporting systems
- Support continuous improvement of engineering processes including sprint planning, retrospectives, and release cycles
- Learn and apply modern open source tools and frameworks relevant to embedded systems
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
- Snacks in our offices
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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