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 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.

About the role

Location: 4 days a week in our Seattle or Scottsdale office

Responsibilities

• Firmware Design and Development of AIoT infrastructure for a variety of career-defining new programs that synthesize all Axon technologies in addition to current and next-gen Robotics, Camera-related products and their accessories
• Develop Firmware for eLinux or eAndroid-based System-on-Chips (SoC) and/or System-on-Modules (SoM)
• Develop Firmware for Microcontrollers
• Develop Firmware for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth BLE, Sub-GHz, Cellular LTE & 5G, and related RF technologies
• Develop Firmware for Battery and Power Management sub-systems with a critical eye towards Safety and Thermal Performance
• Develop Manufacturing Software Provisioning and Calibration Tooling
• Develop Unit, Integration and Automated Tests and Test Equipment as part of the development process, including AI-assisted generation of ATS coverage where it raises throughput without sacrificing rigor
• Support Electrical Engineering with Board Bring-up and Hardware Debugging
• Write and review Design Docs, Pull Requests, and contribute to the Team's documentation bank
• Collaborate with distributed teams such as other Firmware Teams, Embedded Product Teams, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing and Compliance
• Collaborate with System-on-Chip (SoC) and Cellular Modem vendors to optimize for AIoT use-cases and key performance parameters
• Drive Engineering Excellence and adopt a test and metrics-first mindset
• Help define and improve how the team applies AI coding tools to embedded firmware work - including code review, ATS authoring, design doc drafting, and pair-programming on complex subsystems
• Mentor engineers on effective AI-assisted development for firmware: where it accelerates, where it misleads, and how to keep correctness and safety standards intact
• Be a Team Player, Mentor, Strong Communicator and be ready and willing to support the Team when needed

Requirements

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

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

Pay

Base Pay Range: $141,000 USD - $225,600 USD

Schedule

4 days a week in-office