Senior Software Embedded Engineer

Responsibilities

• Reports to: Senior Software Engineering Manager
• Define the native platform architecture for the next generation of Axon Fusus hardware: this is an opportunity to set the technical direction from vendor and SoC selection through production deployment.
• Set the SDK strategy: define the ABI contracts, versioning guarantees, and FFI boundaries that will outlast any single product generation.
• Design and ship cascade AI pipelines at the edge: chain detection, classification, and analytics models across NPU/GPU/VPU resources to deliver real-time intelligence within the power and thermal constraints of embedded hardware worn + deployed in the field.
• What You Bring
• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven track record of designing and building latency-critical systems that run on embedded and IoT devices.
• Experience designing SDKs with stable ABIs, clear versioning strategies, and cross-language FFI design.
• Familiarity with ARM SoCs (RK3588, Jetson, QCS series) beyond x86 embedded.
• Sets a high technical bar for the team by writing well-tested, maintainable code and leading code and technical design reviews. Leads from the front setting AI coding standards for the team.
• Experience with hardware-accelerated video pipelines a plus.
• Hands-on experience with inference at the edge using NPUs or GPUs - TensorRT, CUDA, ONNX Runtime, or similar a plus.
• 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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices
• Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
• Base Pay Range
• $141,000 - $225,600 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.
• Important Notes
• The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaus

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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.

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