Join Axon and be a Force for GoodAt 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 ImpactYou 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 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 DoWork Location: This role is based out of our Brussels 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: 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
4+ years professional experience in robotics
Industry experience building Drones, Rovers or other Robots
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 NotesThe 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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