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