Staff Wireless Software Engineer

Axon; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 168,750 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Learning & Development programs

Job summary

Axon is looking for a Staff Wireless Software Engineer in Boston to lead the development of mission-critical communication systems. You will architect and implement wireless protocols and collaborate across teams to ensure performance. With over 10 years of experience in wireless development and strong C/C++ skills, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how devices connect. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits including health plans and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of wireless communication stacks.
• Architect low‑latency, high‑reliability transport systems.
• Collaborate with RF, hardware, and firmware teams.

Skills

Wireless software development

C/C++ programming

Wireless protocols (LTE, 5G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)

Real-time systems

Networking fundamentals

Job description

Overview

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

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

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.

Reports to

VP of Software Engineering

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.

• 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)
• 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; the actual base pay is dependent upon many factors.

Base Pay Range: $168,750—$270,000 USD

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay. At Axon, we aim far and welcome candidates who bring diverse experiences that align with our mission to Protect Life.

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. It 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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Equal Opportunity Employer

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