Senior Robotics Software Engineer

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

You will contribute to Axon’s product line as part of the Axon Robotics / Sky-Hero by Axon team (https://www.axon.com/products/axon-sky-hero). We are building career-defining, next-generation Drones and Robots to help reach our Moonshot: cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years.

As a Sr. Robotics Software Engineer, you’ll contribute to advance Axon’s mission to Protect Life, by building software for advanced, Mission-Critical robots like UAVs, UGVs, etc.

Development environments include C/C++, Rust, Python, ROS2 and Gazebo.

Using your knowledge and creativity you’ll solve challenging problems in Software Development and Robotics, and you’ll architect, design, implement and debug Robotics software with advanced perception capabilities and high levels of autonomy.

What You’ll Do

Location: Brussels, Belgium. (On-Site) Reports to: Director of Engineering

• Be part of a high-performing team that designs and develops game-changing Robotics products to Protect Life
• Architect, design and develop software and algorithms for Drones, Rovers and other Robots
• Develop in C/C++, Rust in resource-constrained Embedded Systems and use a scripting language like Python to prototype
• Integrate Sensors and Actuator, complex logic and autonomous behavior
• Design and develop new use-cases on Robots, translating requirements into features and tests
• Implement Robotics use-cases in ROS2 and custom Robotics Frameworks
• Ensure High Quality during the entire product lifecycle, designing and implement Unit Tests, Integration Tests and CI pipelines
• Be hands-on with prototyping, development, and debugging in all stages of the product lifecycle
• Collaborate with distributed Hardware, Software, Firmware, Control Systems, Manufacturing and Compliance teams
• Be a Team Player, Mentor, Strong Communicator and be ready and willing to support the Team when needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Robotics or equivalent
• Minimum 8+ years of industry experience building Drones, Rovers or other Robots
• Minimum 8+ years experience with C/C++, Python and/or other systems programming languages such as Rust
• Demonstrated track record of bringing commercial Robotic devices to the market
• Deep understanding of ROS2, its execution model, message-passing middleware, debugging and performance analysis tools
• Strong experience with Robotics simulation tools such as Gazebo
• Strong experience with Userspace Linux Kernel development and performance optimization
• Strong understanding of Systems Architecture, with the ability to implement complex, multi-device, interrelated systems
• Strong understanding of Operating Systems, Concurrency and Networking concepts
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and QA processes
• Solid Software Engineering background (algorithms, data structures)
• Strong experience with one or more of the following: Computer Vision (VIO/SLAM), Control Systems, Machine Learning, Path Planning, Trajectory Optimization Problems
• Experience with or interest in Drones, MAVLink, the PX4 Flight Controller or other Flight Control systems
• Experience with Sensor peripherals (accelerometers, time-of-flight, magnetometer, etc.) and Cameras
• Familiarity with cryptographic primitives and mechanisms (AES, Root of Trust, Secure Boot)

Any experience with the following is a plus:

• Experience with one or more of the following: ZeroMQ, Zenoh, iceoryx
• Experience with the Yocto build system
• Experience with Bare-Metal Firmware Development on MCUs
• Experience with Linux Kernel and Driver development

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive Base Salary
• 30 Vacation Days per Year
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Restricted Stock Unit Eligibility
• Private Health Insurance
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development programs
• And of course, we have free snacks in our offices

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

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.