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Staff Wireless Software Engineer

Axon · Boston, MA · 3 wk ago
On-siteEngineering$169k–$270k/yrFull-time

Your Impact

We are developing the next generation of mission-critical communications systems to build mission-critical devices used by public-safety professionals worldwide. As a Staff Wireless Software Engineer, you will be a technical leader driving architecture and implementation of wireless protocol stacks, transport abstraction layers, and real-time communication systems across our devices. You will operate at the intersection of RF, embedded systems, and cloud-connected software.

What You'll Do

  • Lead design and implementation of wireless communication stacks (LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, sidelink, mesh, P2P, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC…)
  • Architect low-latency, high-reliability PTT and real-time voice transport systems
  • Develop transport abstraction layers across multiple radios and networks
  • Optimize performance (latency, jitter, packet loss, handover behavior)
  • Collaborate with RF, hardware, and firmware teams to ensure end-to-end system performance
  • Drive modem integration (e.g., Qualcomm SDKs) and carrier certification efforts
  • Implement QoS, prioritization, and congestion control mechanisms
  • Contribute to secure communication layers (encryption, key management, secure boot integration)
  • Define metrics and instrumentation for wireless performance at scale
  • Mentor engineers and set technical direction across projects

What You Bring

  • 10+ years experience in wireless software development
  • Strong C/C++ experience in embedded or systems environments
  • Deep understanding of wireless protocols (LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, sidelink, or mesh)
  • Experience working with modem vendors (e.g., Qualcomm SDKs)
  • Experience with real-time systems and low-latency audio transport
  • Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, QUIC, QoS)
  • Familiarity with RF performance constraints (RSSI, SINR, handovers, link budgets)
  • Experience debugging packet-level and radio-layer issues

Additional Preferable Skills

  • Experience with mission-critical communications (LMR, MCPTT, public safety)
  • Experience with 3GPP standards (Rel 16+)
  • Experience with 5G sidelink (PC5) or device-to-device protocols
  • Experience implementing mesh or MANET routing
  • Knowledge of secure communications (AES, TLS, PKI, FIPS environments)
  • Familiarity with Android/Linux device platforms
  • Experience with satellite backhaul or hybrid transport systems

Benefits that Benefit You

  • 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
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
  • And yes, we have snacks in our offices

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