At Axon, were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers, pursuing societys 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.

Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

Your Impact

Contribute to AIoT Device-level Firmware Infrastructure as part of the Platform Firmware development team and advance Axons mission to Protect Life. Platform Firmware supports all of Axons Camera-based products, key ownership of the Cellular LTE Link, Automated Test Systems for organizational Engineering Excellence, and is always at the fore-front of Innovation with Hardware Engineering for new programs. Firmware development environments primarily include Embedded Linux (C, C++, Golang, Yocto) and RTOS on Microcontrollers (C). Rust is being explored. Solve very challenging Firmware problems while applying Data Structure and Object Oriented thinking to build infrastructure APIs used by Axons Embedded Product teams.

Where Youll Work

Location: London, England

What Youll Do

Reports to: Level-dependent; Firmware Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering, Platform Firmware
Location: London
Direct Reports: None

• Firmware Design and Development of AIoT infrastructure for career-defining new programs that synthesize all Axon technologies in addition to current and next-gen Camera-related products and their accessories
• Develop Firmware for eLinux-based System-on-Chips (SoC) and 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
• Support Electrical Engineering with Board Bring-up and Hardware Debugging Support
• Write and review Design Docs, Pull Requests, and contribute to the Teams documentation bank
• Collaborate with distributed teams such as other Firmware Teams, Embedded Product Teams (i.e., Business Logic), 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
• Be a Team Player, Mentor, Strong Communicator and be ready and willing to support the Team when needed

What You Bring

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent
• Experience in programming with C, C++, Rust, Golang and/or Python
• Real-world Industry Firmware or Embedded experience of 8-12 years developing on IoT products
• 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 RTOS on Microcontrollers
• Basic ability to read Datasheets and Schematics
• Experience with concise Technical Writing and Architecture Diagramming
• 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
• Experience with Cellular LTE, 5G Modems is a plus
• Experience with Battery and Power Management sub-systems, Safety and Thermal, is a plus
• Experience with Robotics and/or Flight Controls is a plus

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

This role is based out of our London office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

Dont meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Axon, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. Were committed to hiring the best talent regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please emailrecruitingops@axon.com . Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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