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Sr Software Engineer - Device OS / IoT

Seattle, Washington, United States

Join 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. 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, 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.

Your Impact

On the Axon Fusus IoT Engineering team, we are responsible for building, securing, and managing large-scale IoT device platforms that integrate seamlessly with Axon’s cloud infrastructure. These devices include surveillance systems, connected law enforcement tools, and mission-critical IoT deployments.

As a Senior Device OS / IoT Engineer, you’ll collaborate with Cloud, Embedded, and Security teams to design, develop, and optimize secure embedded Linux firmware, OS runtime, and scalable fleet management solutions. You’ll work on device-to-cloud communication, containerized deployments, and secure provisioning for large-scale IoT systems.

Join us to work with a passionate, mission-driven group of engineers who are committed to advancing real-time public safety solutions.


What You’ll Do

Location: This role is based out of our Seattle, WA 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: Manager, Software Engineering

  • Lead the integration and customization of embedded Linux distributions using Yocto, targeting x86 and ARM64 hardware platforms
  • Architect and maintain a secure, immutable OS layer using A/B partitioning and OSTree with rollback capabilities
  • Implement UEFI Secure Boot and full disk encryption strategies for secure device startup and data protection
  • Design and build the OS runtime responsible for system update orchestration, device diagnostics, and runtime observability
  • Develop and deploy container management infrastructure for edge workloads using Docker, containerd, or similar runtimes
  • Implement and maintain IPC mechanisms (e.g., D-Bus, gRPC, Unix sockets) to support reliable communication between system components and services
  • Design and implement real-time telemetry, health monitoring, and remote diagnostics pipelines for large-scale device fleets
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to align OS-level features with application, cloud, and security requirements
  • Own technical decision-making across system services, deployment tooling, and OS-level testing strategies
  • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and tooling for reproducible builds, SBOM generation, and compliance automation
  • Mentor engineers and drive high technical standards through design reviews and technical leadership

 

What You Bring

  • 6+ years of experience developing embedded or edge Linux platforms, ideally using Yocto Project or similar build systems
  • Proven expertise in bootloader configuration, Secure Boot, and full disk encryption (e.g., LUKS2 with TPM)
  • Strong knowledge of container runtimes (Docker, containerd, or k3s) and managing OCI-based workloads on embedded systems
  • Experience designing reliable OTA update systems with rollback, manifest validation, and phased rollouts
  • Proficiency in C/C++ and Python for systems programming and tooling (Golang a plus for low-level integration)
  • Solid understanding of IPC architectures, including D-Bus, gRPC, Unix domain sockets, and other OS-level messaging patterns
  • Familiarity with device telemetry, structured logging, and observability stacks (e.g., OpenTelemetry, MQTT, Grafana)
  • Skilled in systemd, dbus, and other key OS service frameworks for Linux runtime orchestration
  • Experience with diagnostic and debugging tools for embedded platforms and distributed edge systems
  • Track record of technical leadership in cross-functional teams and guiding long-term system architecture decisions

 

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

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 141,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 225,600 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's 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 you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t 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.

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s 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.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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