Senior Embedded Engineer, Axon 911 (Relocation Assistance Available)

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Join Axon and be a Force for Good. 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. About Axon 911 Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most. 911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world. Please note: This is a hybrid role , with an expectation of four days per week in our Manhattan office. Relocation assistance is available for candidates currently based in the U.S. and authorized to work for a U.S. employer. What You’ll Do You’ll work on a small team building high-performance, mission-critical devices with low-latency communication requirements. Axon has a portfolio of robust imaging and communication products that help law enforcement do their jobs and keep people safe every day. In this role, you’ll develop embedded networking firmware for Linux- and Android-based platforms. What Makes You a Great Fit • 5+ years of experience building software for Embedded Linux or Embedded Android • Strong programming experience in C/C++ and/or Rust • Experience building and optimizing performance-sensitive or real-time systems where latency and reliability matter • Experience working with networking, connectivity, or communication protocols in production systems • Systems-level experience building software for resource-constrained or connected devices • Track record of partnering across software and hardware to solve complex systems-level problems • Comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership and ambiguity in an early-stage, new product environment Bonus • Experience working on networking in a constrained embedded device • Ability to tune cellular networks Benefits that Benefit You • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match • Discretionary time off • Paid parental leave for all • Medical, Dental, Vision plans • Fitness Programs • Emotional & Development Programs • And yes, we have snacks in our offices Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. 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 https://www.axon.com/careers . Base Pay Range $141,000 — $216,600 USD 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 unl

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