Senior C++ Software Engineer

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
We are seeking an innovative C Developer to join our team focused on enhancing computer vision and camera tracking technology for drone detection and this role you will play a key part in developing and optimizing high-performance software contributing to cutting-edge solutions that protect airspace and bolster security.

This position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in parallel processing and high-performance computing with exposure to CUDA programming positioning you at the forefront of technological advancements and career growth in the high-tech and defense sectors.

What Youll Do
Location: Onsite in our office in Sterling VA four days per week
Reports to: Senior Software Engineering Manager

• Design develop and optimize C code for computer vision and camera tracking systems.
• Build and enhance video streaming pipelines and camera integration across multiple sensor platforms.
• Implement and tune algorithms for real-time performance on Linux-based edge systems.
• Collaborate closely with hardware AI and sensor fusion teams to deliver robust field-ready solutions.
• Process video streams and API data in resource constrained environments.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of new tracking streaming and synchronization features.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues from low-level performance to system integration.
• Stay current with advances in C standards parallel computing and GPU/CUDA technologies to keep Dedrones systems at the cutting edge.

What You Bring

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field or equivalent experience.
• Strong C programming skills (modern C preferred: C14/17/20).
• Solid experience with multithreading and parallel processing.
• Hands-on experience with video streaming and ideally camera integration or camera control APIs.
• Knowledge of performance-oriented programming and optimization in constrained environments.
• Familiarity with CUDA GPU acceleration or high-performance computing a plus.
• Strong background in Linux development and debugging.
• Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and desire to build technology that protects people and infrastructure.

Work Location

This role is based out of our Sterling VA office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Thursday with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays 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.

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
• And yes we have snacks in our offices

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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