Axon

Senior Firmware Engineer I

Axon
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19 days ago

Base Salary

$141k - $226k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop firmware for AIoT infrastructure, robotics, camera products, and accessories
  • Develop firmware for embedded Linux and Android SoCs and SoMs
  • Develop firmware for microcontrollers, wireless technologies, cellular LTE and 5G, and related RF systems
  • Develop battery and power-management subsystems with attention to safety and thermal performance
  • Develop manufacturing software provisioning and calibration tooling
  • Create unit, integration, and automated tests and test equipment
  • Support electrical engineering with board bring-up and hardware debugging
  • Write and review design documents, pull requests, and team documentation
  • Collaborate with firmware, embedded product, electrical engineering, manufacturing, compliance, SoC, and cellular modem teams
  • Improve engineering practices and the use of AI coding tools for embedded firmware development
  • Mentor engineers on effective and safe AI-assisted firmware development

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 8–14 years of industry firmware or embedded experience developing IoT products
  • Programming experience with C, C++, Rust, Golang, and/or Python
  • Experience with embedded Linux kernel and user-space development, including Yocto, OpenWRT, or other embedded distributions for BSP
  • Experience with the Embedded Android kernel and user space, including AOSP
  • Experience with RTOS on microcontrollers
  • Basic ability to read datasheets and schematics
  • Experience with technical writing and architecture diagramming
  • Hands-on experience using AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Copilot, Cursor, or similar in a real codebase
  • Strong understanding of computer architecture, peripherals, operating systems, concurrency, networking, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design patterns
  • Cellular LTE and 5G modem experience is a strong plus
  • Battery and power-management subsystem, safety, and thermal experience is a strong plus

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary paid time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
  • Fitness programs
  • Emotional and mental wellness support
  • Learning and development programs
  • Snacks in the offices
  • Seattle or Scottsdale office-based work, 4 days per week

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