Staff Wireless Software Engineer

Axon

San Francisco, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$168,750–$270,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Android, Apple Macs, Architectural Services, Bluetooth, Budgeting, C Programming Language, C++ Programming Language, Carrier Certification, Cloud Computing, Communication Systems, Computer Firmware, Cryptography, Debugging Skills, Dental Insurance, Diversity, Ecosystems, Embedded Systems, Establish Priorities, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), High Reliability, Instant Messaging, Instrumentation, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Metrics, Modems, Network Protocols, PHY, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Process Improvement, Protocol Stack, Prototyping, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), Public Safety, QoS (Quality of Service), Radio Frequency, Realtime Communications, Realtime Transport Protocol, SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security), Short Messaging Service (SMS), Software Development, Software Engineering, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP), UDP (User Datagram Protocol), Vehicle Fleets, Vision Plan, Voice Applications, Wi-Fi, Wireless Communications, Wireless Products, Wireless Protocols/Standards, Wireless Software

LOCATION

San Francisco, CA

POSTED

2 days ago

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 whereyou matter.

Your Impact

We are developing the next generation of mission-critical communications systems to builds 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: 0

What You'll Do:

You will be tasked with solving the toughest wireless problems our products face: translating research into resilient, high-performance PHY/MAC systems; architecting firmware and toolchains that meet extreme latency, power, and reliability targets; and defining the wireless roadmap that balances innovation, manufacturability, and real-world performance. You will shape how our devices connect and perform at scale - from lab prototypes to deployed fleets - and your work will be judged by field performance under real conditions, not just simulations. This mission-critical wireless systems require both RF understanding and deep systems software expertise. This position sits at that boundary and defines the reliability and trust of the entire communications platform..

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 systems
Develop transport abstraction layers across multiple radios and networks
Optimize performance (latency, jitter, packet loss, handover behavior)
Collaborate with RF, hardware, and firmware teams to ensure end-to-end system performance
Drive modem integration (e.g., Qualcomm, MediaTek) and carrier certification efforts
Implement QoS, prioritization, and congestion control mechanisms
Contribute to secure communication layers (encryption, key management, secure boot integration)
Define metrics and instrumentation for wireless performance at scale
Mentor engineers and set technical direction across projects

What You Bring

10+ years experience in wireless software development
Strong C/C++ experience in embedded or systems environments
Deep 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 transport
Strong 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 issues

Additional 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 protocols
Experience implementing mesh or MANET routing
Knowledge of secure communications (AES, TLS, PKI, FIPS environments)
Familiarity with Android/Linux device platforms
Experience with satellite backhaul or hybrid transport systems

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
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. 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

Base Pay Range

$168,750-$270,000 USD

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.

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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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Staff Wireless Software Engineer

Axon

San Francisco, CA

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