Axon Enterprise
Senior Firmware Engineer (Hybrid) De-escalation Devices, HW Scottsdale, Arizona,
Axon Enterprise, Scottsdale, Arizona, us, 85261
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At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re 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.We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re 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 email recruitingops@axon.com.Your Impact
Contribute to AIoT Device-level Firmware Infrastructure as part of the Platform Firmware development team and advance Axon’s mission to Protect Life. Platform Firmware supports all of Axon’s Camera-based products, key ownership of the Cellular LTE Link, Automated Test Systems for organizational Engineering Excellence, and is always at the forefront 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 Axon’s Embedded Product teams.
The Platform Firmware team is hiring because there are career-defining, new innovative product-line programs being started in 2024 and 2025. These new programs synthesize all of Axon’s technologies and core competencies into what will be revolutionary offerings for our Customers. New team(s) are being built-out with a bias towards Central-Eastern USA to overlap with our teams in Western Europe. In addition, there is always innovative new work to be done on everything the Platform Firmware team supports.Where You’ll Work
Location:
Working Remotely with easy access to a Local Axon Hub in either Boston, MA or Scottsdale, AZ. European candidates will also be considered as Axon has three Hubs across Europe. Candidates local to Seattle, WA will be considered.Travel:
Firmware Engineering requires collaboration with Hardware Engineering and being hands-on. While the job is Remote near a Local Axon Hub, travel obligations to the office for Board Bring-up, Hardware and Manufacturing Support are required during critical build milestones of the Product Development Life-Cycle. We are forecasting 10% travel to Boston, Scottsdale, Brussels or Finland over a period of 18mo - remainder of time is discretionary to your choice of working from home or working from the office.What You’ll Do
Reports to:
Firmware Engineering Manager, Platform FirmwareDirect Reports:
NoneFirmware 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 accessoriesDevelop Firmware for eLinux-based System-on-Chips (SoC) and System-on-Modules (SoM)Develop Firmware for MicrocontrollersDevelop Firmware for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth BLE, Sub-GHz, Cellular LTE & 5G, and related RF technologiesDevelop Firmware for Battery and Power Management sub-systems with a critical eye towards Safety and Thermal PerformanceDevelop Manufacturing Software Provisioning and Calibration ToolingDevelop Unit, Integration and Automated Tests and Test Equipment as part of the development processSupport Electrical Engineering with Board Bring-up and Hardware Debugging SupportWrite and review Design Docs, Pull Requests, and contribute to the Team’s documentation bankCollaborate with distributed teams such as other Firmware Teams, Embedded Product Teams (i.e., Business Logic), Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing and ComplianceCollaborate with System-on-Chip (SoC) and Cellular Modem vendors to optimize for AIoT use-cases and key performance parametersDrive Engineering Excellence and adopt a test and metrics-first mindsetBe a Team Player, Mentor, Strong Communicator and be ready and willing to support the Team when neededWhat You Bring
B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalentExperience in programming with C, C++, Rust, Golang and/or PythonReal-world Industry Firmware or Embedded experience of 8+ years developing on IoT productsExperience 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 MicrocontrollersBasic ability to read Datasheets and SchematicsExperience with concise Technical Writing and Architecture DiagrammingStrong understanding of Computer Architecture and PeripheralsStrong understanding of Operating Systems, Concurrency and Networking conceptsStrong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Object Oriented Design PatternsExperience with Cellular LTE, 5G Modems is a plusExperience with Battery and Power Management sub-systems, Safety and Thermal, is a plusExperience with Robotics and/or Flight Controls is a plusBenefits that Benefit You
Competitive salary and 401k with employer matchDiscretionary paid time offPaid parental leave for allFitness ProgramsEmotional & Mental Wellness supportAnd yes, we have snacks in our officesBenefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 122,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 266,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit
www.axon.com/careers/benefits .Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t 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.Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s 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.Interested in learning more?
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At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re 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.We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re 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 email recruitingops@axon.com.Your Impact
Contribute to AIoT Device-level Firmware Infrastructure as part of the Platform Firmware development team and advance Axon’s mission to Protect Life. Platform Firmware supports all of Axon’s Camera-based products, key ownership of the Cellular LTE Link, Automated Test Systems for organizational Engineering Excellence, and is always at the forefront 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 Axon’s Embedded Product teams.
The Platform Firmware team is hiring because there are career-defining, new innovative product-line programs being started in 2024 and 2025. These new programs synthesize all of Axon’s technologies and core competencies into what will be revolutionary offerings for our Customers. New team(s) are being built-out with a bias towards Central-Eastern USA to overlap with our teams in Western Europe. In addition, there is always innovative new work to be done on everything the Platform Firmware team supports.Where You’ll Work
Location:
Working Remotely with easy access to a Local Axon Hub in either Boston, MA or Scottsdale, AZ. European candidates will also be considered as Axon has three Hubs across Europe. Candidates local to Seattle, WA will be considered.Travel:
Firmware Engineering requires collaboration with Hardware Engineering and being hands-on. While the job is Remote near a Local Axon Hub, travel obligations to the office for Board Bring-up, Hardware and Manufacturing Support are required during critical build milestones of the Product Development Life-Cycle. We are forecasting 10% travel to Boston, Scottsdale, Brussels or Finland over a period of 18mo - remainder of time is discretionary to your choice of working from home or working from the office.What You’ll Do
Reports to:
Firmware Engineering Manager, Platform FirmwareDirect Reports:
NoneFirmware 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 accessoriesDevelop Firmware for eLinux-based System-on-Chips (SoC) and System-on-Modules (SoM)Develop Firmware for MicrocontrollersDevelop Firmware for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth BLE, Sub-GHz, Cellular LTE & 5G, and related RF technologiesDevelop Firmware for Battery and Power Management sub-systems with a critical eye towards Safety and Thermal PerformanceDevelop Manufacturing Software Provisioning and Calibration ToolingDevelop Unit, Integration and Automated Tests and Test Equipment as part of the development processSupport Electrical Engineering with Board Bring-up and Hardware Debugging SupportWrite and review Design Docs, Pull Requests, and contribute to the Team’s documentation bankCollaborate with distributed teams such as other Firmware Teams, Embedded Product Teams (i.e., Business Logic), Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing and ComplianceCollaborate with System-on-Chip (SoC) and Cellular Modem vendors to optimize for AIoT use-cases and key performance parametersDrive Engineering Excellence and adopt a test and metrics-first mindsetBe a Team Player, Mentor, Strong Communicator and be ready and willing to support the Team when neededWhat You Bring
B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalentExperience in programming with C, C++, Rust, Golang and/or PythonReal-world Industry Firmware or Embedded experience of 8+ years developing on IoT productsExperience 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 MicrocontrollersBasic ability to read Datasheets and SchematicsExperience with concise Technical Writing and Architecture DiagrammingStrong understanding of Computer Architecture and PeripheralsStrong understanding of Operating Systems, Concurrency and Networking conceptsStrong understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Object Oriented Design PatternsExperience with Cellular LTE, 5G Modems is a plusExperience with Battery and Power Management sub-systems, Safety and Thermal, is a plusExperience with Robotics and/or Flight Controls is a plusBenefits that Benefit You
Competitive salary and 401k with employer matchDiscretionary paid time offPaid parental leave for allFitness ProgramsEmotional & Mental Wellness supportAnd yes, we have snacks in our officesBenefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 122,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 266,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit
www.axon.com/careers/benefits .Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t 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.Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s 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.Interested in learning more?
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