About the job
Become a Catalyst for Positive Change at Axon.
At Axon, our mission is to Protect Life. We are pioneers tackling society's most pressing safety and justice challenges through our innovative ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Much like our products, we thrive on collaboration, fostering open communication and valuing diverse viewpoints from our customers, communities, and each other.
Working at Axon is dynamic, fulfilling, and impactful. Here, you will take charge and drive significant change. Experience continual growth while contributing to a mission that truly matters at a company where your contributions are valued.
Your Role and Responsibilities
We are engaged in creating the next generation of critical communication systems, developing devices that are essential for public safety professionals across the globe. As a Lead Wireless Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical authority, steering the architecture and implementation of wireless protocol stacks, transport abstraction layers, and real-time communication systems across our array of devices. You will work at the forefront of RF, embedded systems, and cloud-connected software.
This is a hands-on technical position with extensive architectural influence.
Work Location: This position can be based out of Axon's U.S. hubs located in Atlanta, Boston, Scottsdale (HQ), San Francisco, or Seattle and follows a hybrid work schedule. We encourage in-person collaboration and require team members to work onsite four days a week, from Tuesday to Friday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays, unless an approved workplace accommodation is in place. We believe that connection drives innovation, and our in-office culture is crafted to promote meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and collective success.
Reports to: VP of Software Engineering
Direct Reports: 0
What You Will Accomplish:
Your mission will be to tackle the most challenging wireless issues faced by our products: converting research into robust, high-performance PHY/MAC systems; designing firmware and toolchains that meet stringent latency, power, and reliability benchmarks; and outlining the wireless roadmap that harmonizes innovation, manufacturability, and real-world performance. You will influence how our devices connect and function at scale — from laboratory prototypes to deployed fleets — and your contributions will be evaluated based on real-world performance rather than simulations. This role requires both RF insights and deep systems software expertise, sitting at the crossroads that defines the reliability and trustworthiness of our entire communication platform.