Firmware Engineer I

Trách nhiệm chính

• Design, develop, test, and maintain firmware for current and next-generation Axon devices.
• Develop firmware for Embedded Linux or Embedded Android on SoCs and SoMs.
• Develop software for microcontrollers and RTOS-based systems where required.
• Work with device peripherals and connectivity technologies such as Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, Sub‑GHz, and cellular.
• Develop firmware for battery, power, and thermal‑management subsystems with a strong focus on reliability and safety.
• Support board bring‑up, hardware integration, and debugging in partnership with Electrical Engineering.
• Develop unit, integration, and automated tests and contribute to test infrastructure and engineering excellence.
• Develop manufacturing, provisioning, calibration, or device‑support tooling where needed.
• Write and review design documents, pull requests, test plans, and technical documentation.
• Collaborate with Firmware, Embedded Product, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Compliance, and external technology vendors.
• Diagnose complex firmware and hardware issues using logs, debugging tools, measurements, and systematic root‑cause analysis.
• Take ownership of assigned technical areas from design through implementation, validation, and production support.
• Contribute to a culture of high‑quality engineering, testing, metrics, candor, and continuous improvement.
• Share knowledge with teammates and support the team through effective communication and technical collaboration.

Yêu cầu công việc

• B.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant industry experience developing firmware or embedded software, or equivalent demonstrated capability.
• Experience programming in one or more of C, C++, Rust, Golang, or Python.
• Hands‑on experience developing firmware or embedded software for IoT, consumer electronics, robotics, automotive, networking, or similar products.
• Having knowledge of Embedded Linux, including kernel and user‑space concepts; experience with Yocto, Buildroot, OpenWRT, or similar environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with embedded operating systems, concurrency, IPC, networking, and computer architecture.
• Ability to read and reason about datasheets, schematics, registers, and hardware interfaces.
• Understanding of common embedded peripherals and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, USB, and Ethernet.
• Having foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Demonstrated ability to independently investigate problems, identify root causes, and deliver practical solutions.
• Demonstrated collaboration skills and willingness to work closely with engineers across disciplines.
• Working experience with AI coding assistants or agentic tools, or the ability to pick them up quickly.
• Ability to write a spec with acceptance and test criteria and judge AI output against it, including catching plausible‑but‑wrong results.
• Willingness to treat AI output as a draft needing verification, especially for register, timing, memory, and safety‑relevant code.

Yêu cầu ưu tiên

• Experience with Embedded Android/AOSP.
• Experience with RTOS and microcontroller firmware.
• Experience with cellular LTE/5G modems.
• Experience with battery, charging, power‑management, safety, or thermal systems.
• Experience with robotics, sensors, motion, or 9‑axis orientation systems.
• Experience developing manufacturing or provisioning software.
• Experience building or extending automated hardware/firmware test systems.

Phúc lợi

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Robust Paid Time Off policy
• Bonuses
• Lunch allowance
• Cell phone stipend
• Free LinkedIn Learning and Udemy account
• Access to 24/7 online emotional and mental support
• Gym membership
• Free parking
• Stocked fridges and pantries - free coffee, cold beverages, snacks
• Annual Company Outing Trip
• Monthly team social activities

Hình thức làm việc

• Hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, remote on Mondays unless accommodation approved.

Thông tin khác

• Travel to manufacturing locations may be required during board bring‑up, hardware validation, manufacturing support, and other critical product milestones.
• Reports to: Engineering Manager, Platform Firmware.
• Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
• Important Notes: The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
• Axon collects personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment.