Software Engineer - Axon Fusus IoT

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.

We’re looking for a motivated, versatile software engineer with solid fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and a strong desire to grow into a key contributor on our IoT engineering team. This role is ideal for someone with broad experience across embedded systems and backend cloud services—comfortable working from low-level device software to containerized runtimes and infrastructure automation. You’ll thrive here if you’re eager to grow and excel in fast-paced environments.

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

• Contribute to embedded Linux system features, container runtimes, and device service orchestration


• Develop features and tools that span device-side and backend systems, including logging, observability, and update workflows


• Build and maintain reliable, containerized applications and system services using Golang or Python.


• Collaborate on DevOps and deployment pipelines for OS, runtime, and service artifacts


• Participate in cloud integration work, especially for telemetry, OTA updates, provisioning, and configuration workflows


• Work with senior engineers to debug issues across device, runtime, and cloud boundaries


• Learn and grow into specialized ownership areas over time (e.g., networking, security, OTA, observability)

What You Bring

• 2–4+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with a focus on systems, embedded, or infrastructure domains


• Proficiency in Golang or C/C++, and familiarity with Python for scripting and automation


• Working knowledge of Linux systems, containers (Docker), and common debugging tools


• Exposure to embedded or IoT development is a plus—but not required; enthusiasm to learn is essential


• Experience working across layers of the stack—from embedded services to backend integrations or DevOps tooling


• Basic understanding of cloud services, APIs, or deployment pipelines (CI/CD, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)


• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, follow through on complex tasks, and learn new technologies quickly


• Comfortable with ambiguity and ready to grow into areas that match evolving team needs

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 106,500 in the lowest geographic market and USD 170,400 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 [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.