Staff Wireless 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 developing the next generation of mission-critical communications systems to builds mission-critical devices used by public-safety professionals worldwide. As a Staff Wireless Software Engineer you will be a technical leader driving architecture and implementation of wireless protocol stacks transport abstraction layers and real-time communication systems across our devices. You will operate at the intersection of RF embedded systems and cloud-connected software.

This is a hands-on technical role with broad architectural influence.

Work Location:This role is eligible to be based out of Axons US hubs in Atlanta Boston Scottsdale (HQ) San Francisco or Seattle and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite 4 days per week 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: VP of Software Engineering
Direct Reports: 0

What Youll Do:

You will be tasked with solving the toughest wireless problems our products face: translating research into resilient high-performance PHY/MAC systems; architecting firmware and toolchains that meet extreme latency power and reliability targets; and defining the wireless roadmap that balances innovation manufacturability and real-world performance. You will shape how our devices connect and perform at scale from lab prototypes to deployed fleets and your work will be judged by field performance under real conditions not just simulations. This mission-critical wireless systems require both RF understanding and deep systems software expertise. This position sits at that boundary and defines the reliability and trust of the entire communications platform..

• Lead design and implementation of wireless communication stacks (LTE 5G Wi-Fi sidelink mesh P2P WiFi Bluetooth NFC....)
• Architect low-latency high-reliability PTT and real-time voice transport systems
• Develop transport abstraction layers across multiple radios and networks
• Optimize performance (latency jitter packet loss handover behavior)
• Collaborate with RF hardware and firmware teams to ensure end-to-end system performance
• Drive modem integration (e.g. Qualcomm MediaTek) and carrier certification efforts
• Implement QoS prioritization and congestion control mechanisms
• Contribute to secure communication layers (encryption key management secure boot integration)
• Define metrics and instrumentation for wireless performance at scale
• Mentor engineers and set technical direction across projects

What You Bring

• 10 years experience in wireless software development
• Strong C/C experience in embedded or systems environments
• Deep understanding of wireless protocols (LTE 5G NR Wi-Fi Bluetooth sidelink or mesh)
• Experience working with modem vendors (e.g. Qualcomm SDKs)
• Experience with real-time systems and low-latency audio transport
• Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP UDP RTP QUIC QoS)
• Familiarity with RF performance constraints (RSSI SINR handovers link budgets)
• Experience debugging packet-level and radio-layer issues

Additional preferable skills:

• Experience with mission-critical communications (LMR MCPTT public safety)
• Experience with 3GPP standards (Rel 16)
• Experience with 5G sidelink (PC5) or device-to-device protocols
• Experience implementing mesh or MANET routing
• Knowledge of secure communications (AES TLS PKI FIPS environments)
• Familiarity with Android/Linux device platforms
• Experience with satellite backhaul or hybrid transport systems

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.

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.

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