Axon · 1 week ago
Staff Embedded Application Software Engineer
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$169K/yr - $270K/yr
12+ years expAxon is a company dedicated to protecting life through innovative technology solutions. The Staff Embedded Application Software Engineer will lead software engineering initiatives, define embedded software architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product stability and performance.
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Responsibilities
Define and significantly advance embedded software architectures for Axon’s current and future connected device products
Lead high-level strategic planning and coordination for multi-month embedded engineering projects across multiple product lines
Collaborate closely with Product Management, Design, Engineering, and executive leadership to deliver innovative, integrated, and mission-critical solutions
Establish and enforce Axon-wide standards for embedded software design, quality, reliability, and scalability
Evaluate and integrate leading-edge open-source technologies and industry standards, guiding architectural trade-offs and long-term strategic choices
Provide executive-level guidance and mentorship, significantly enhancing the capabilities and technical decision-making of the embedded software engineering teams
Continuously improve software engineering practices and drive excellence through strategic retrospectives, planning sessions, and innovation cycles
Qualification
Required
12+ years of professional software development experience, with extensive expertise in C/C++, Go, Python, or comparable systems programming languages
Deep, demonstrated expertise in embedded systems architecture, firmware integration, and device-level software engineering
Proven track record of addressing and resolving system-wide challenges in performance, scalability, reliability, and security
At least 7+ years mentoring senior engineers and leading complex, strategic engineering projects across multiple teams
Advanced understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, algorithms, and high-standard software design practices
Extensive experience with network protocols (TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP) and advanced networking configurations
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
And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Company
Axon
Axon provides electronic control devices to law enforcement and corrections agencies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2B2025-03-05Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2018-08-07Post Ipo Equity· $246M
2001-06-07IPO
Leadership Team
Jay Reitz
SVP Software Engineering
Anthony Baldoni
VP Strategic Initiatives
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