Staff Wireless Software EngineerJoin Axon and be a force for good. At Axon, we're on a mission to protect life. We're explorers, pursuing society's most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software.
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Here, you'll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.We are developing the next generation of mission-critical communications systems to build 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 Axon's 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: 0What you'll do: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 systemsDevelop transport abstraction layers across multiple radios and networksOptimize performance (latency, jitter, packet loss, handover behavior)Collaborate with RF, hardware, and firmware teams to ensure end-to-end system performanceDrive modem integration (e.g., Qualcomm, MediaTek) and carrier certification effortsImplement QoS, prioritization, and congestion control mechanismsContribute to secure communication layers (encryption, key management, secure boot integration)Define metrics and instrumentation for wireless performance at scaleMentor engineers and set technical direction across projectsWhat you bring:10+ years experience in wireless software developmentStrong C/C++ experience in embedded or systems environmentsDeep 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 transportStrong 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 issuesAdditional 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 protocolsExperience implementing mesh or MANET routingKnowledge of secure communications (AES, TLS, PKI, FIPS environments)Familiarity with Android/Linux device platformsExperience with satellite backhaul or hybrid transport systemsBenefits that benefit you:Competitive salary and 401k with employer matchDiscretionary paid time offPaid parental leave for allMedical, dental, vision plansFitness programsEmotional & mental wellness supportLearning & development programsEmployee resource groups (ERGs)And yes, we have snacks in our officesBase pay range: $168,750 - $270,000 USD