Software Engineer II C++Rust
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Job Summary
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys 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 youll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
Your Impact
You will be a core contributor to the software systems that keep critical infrastructure public events and military operations safe from drone threats. As part of a high-performing engineering team you will build and evolve the low-level performance-critical software that sits at the heart of Dedrones detection platform. This is a meaningful opportunity to deepen your Rust expertise while driving a strategic modernization effort working on software that operates at real-world scale with real-world consequences.
What Youll Do
Location: This role is based out of our Kassel office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork mentorship and shared success.
Reports to: Director RF Engineering
- Design develop and maintain high-performance C applications within Dedrones detection and tracking platform with a focus on correctness low latency and minimal I/O overhead
- Contribute to the incremental migration of existing C components to Rust applying practical Rust development skills in a production environment
- Implement and optimize parallel processing pipelines on Linux systems ensuring efficient use of multi-core hardware and system resources
- Collaborate closely with teammates in code reviews architecture discussions and knowledge sharing with a shared commitment to clean maintainable code
- Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks memory issues and concurrency bugs across complex real-time systems
- Participate in defining and upholding engineering standards as the team evolves its tooling and language stack
What You Bring
- 3 years of professional software development experience with a strong foundation in C
- Practical hands-on experience developing Rust applications you have shipped Rust code and understand its ownership and concurrency model
- Solid understanding of parallel and concurrent programming patterns and how to apply them safely and efficiently
- Experience developing and deploying software on Linux systems including familiarity with system-level APIs and tooling
- A methodical approach to performance: you profile before you optimize and you understand the cost of memory threads and I/O
- . in Computer Science Electrical Engineering or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
Dont meet every single requirement Thats 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 youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt 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.
Important Notes
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.
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Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons 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.
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About Company
The Axon Network connects people, devices, and apps to protect life in all regards. From our TASER smart weapons, to police body cameras, to our industry-leading cloud-based evidence management software, we are the world’s premier public safety company and are committed to delivering ... View more
