Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Staff Embedded Application Software Engineer
Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we are on a mission to Protect Life. We are 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.
Axon's mission is to Protect Life and we are committed to the well‑being and safety of our employees as well as our impact on the environment. All employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
Your Impact As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you will lead critical software engineering initiatives and set the strategic technical direction across multiple embedded product lines, including body‑worn cameras, in‑car cameras, stationary cameras, drones, and emerging connected device solutions. Your role involves defining and significantly advancing embedded software architectures and ensuring system‑wide excellence in stability, scalability, security, and performance.
You will proactively identify technical opportunities and risks, guiding architectural decisions to future‑proof our products against complex operational environments. Your strategic oversight will involve collaboration with executives, directors, managers and cross‑functional teams, deeply influencing the broader software engineering organization. Your mentorship will uplift engineers across multiple teams, driving mission‑critical standards and technical excellence.
What You’ll Do Location: Seattle or Boston
Reports To: Sr Engineering Manager
Define and significantly advance embedded software architectures for 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 company‑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.
What You Bring
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 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
Snacks in the office
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
This role is based out of our Boston or Seattle office and follows a hybrid schedule. Team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless an approved workplace accommodation exists. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in‑office culture fosters meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Pay: The starting base pay for this role ranges from USD 168,750 in the lowest geographic market to USD 270,000 in the highest geographic market. Actual compensation depends on factors such as level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and geographic market.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We are 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. If you have a disability or special need requiring assistance or accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. The email address is for accommodation purposes only.
#LI‑Hybrid
Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok. We want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place and we are committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Apply anyway if you are excited about this role and our mission.
Important Notes 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.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via the Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of the Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
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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.
Axon's mission is to Protect Life and we are committed to the well‑being and safety of our employees as well as our impact on the environment. All employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
Your Impact As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you will lead critical software engineering initiatives and set the strategic technical direction across multiple embedded product lines, including body‑worn cameras, in‑car cameras, stationary cameras, drones, and emerging connected device solutions. Your role involves defining and significantly advancing embedded software architectures and ensuring system‑wide excellence in stability, scalability, security, and performance.
You will proactively identify technical opportunities and risks, guiding architectural decisions to future‑proof our products against complex operational environments. Your strategic oversight will involve collaboration with executives, directors, managers and cross‑functional teams, deeply influencing the broader software engineering organization. Your mentorship will uplift engineers across multiple teams, driving mission‑critical standards and technical excellence.
What You’ll Do Location: Seattle or Boston
Reports To: Sr Engineering Manager
Define and significantly advance embedded software architectures for 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 company‑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.
What You Bring
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 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
Snacks in the office
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
This role is based out of our Boston or Seattle office and follows a hybrid schedule. Team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless an approved workplace accommodation exists. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in‑office culture fosters meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
Pay: The starting base pay for this role ranges from USD 168,750 in the lowest geographic market to USD 270,000 in the highest geographic market. Actual compensation depends on factors such as level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and geographic market.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We are 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. If you have a disability or special need requiring assistance or accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. The email address is for accommodation purposes only.
#LI‑Hybrid
Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s ok. We want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place and we are committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. Apply anyway if you are excited about this role and our mission.
Important Notes 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.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via the Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of the Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
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