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Senior Engineer - Robotics Middleware & Applicatio

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Senior Engineer - Robotics Middleware & Applicatio in USA

  • Washington, DC

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and develop Linux user-space daemons that orchestrate robot business use cases.
  • Develop software in C/C++ and Rust for resource-constrained embedded Linux environments, using Python for scripting and test automation.
  • Design performant inter-process communication between daemons and system boundaries.
  • Collaborate with controls engineers to tune drone behavior and contribute to advanced flying and maneuvering algorithms.
  • Integrate sensors, actuators, complex logic, and autonomous behavior into middleware services.
  • Implement robotics use cases in ROS2 and custom robotics frameworks.
  • Develop unit tests, integration tests, test automation, and CI pipelines across the product lifecycle.
  • Prototype, develop, debug, and document middleware systems through design documents and technical specifications.
  • Mentor teammates and contribute to engineering excellence, knowledge sharing, and team culture.
  • Collaborate with distributed hardware, software, firmware, controls, manufacturing, and compliance teams.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of industry experience building commercial products.
  • At least 5 years of experience with C/C++, Python, and/or Rust.
  • Demonstrated experience bringing commercial devices to market and supporting them post-release.
  • Strong experience developing Linux user-space daemons and service architectures.
  • Strong experience with performant inter-process communication, such as ZeroMQ, Zenoh, or D-Bus.
  • Experience building device lifecycle features such as firmware OTA updates, device pairing, or video pipeline management.
  • Strong systems architecture experience with complex, multi-service, interrelated systems.
  • Strong understanding of operating systems, concurrency, and networking concepts.
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, QA processes, and test automation frameworks.
  • Solid software engineering fundamentals in algorithms and data structures.
  • Ability to work effectively with AI coding assistants, critically review generated code, explain implementation fundamentals, and apply testing and debugging strategies.
  • Experience with robotics simulation tools such as Gazebo is a plus.
  • Experience with SLAM/VIO, computer vision, control systems, or trajectory optimization is a plus.
  • Experience with MAVLink, PX4, ROS2 System Bus, GStreamer, RTSP, WebRTC, or Yocto is a plus.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work from the Scottsdale, Boston, or Seattle office, with onsite work Tuesday through Friday and some flexibility for approved accommodations.
  • Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match.
  • Discretionary paid time off and paid parental leave for all.
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Fitness programs and emotional and mental wellness support.
  • Learning and development programs and employee resource groups.
  • Office snacks.

Salary: $141k - $226k/yr

Axon

Axon is a leader in public safety technology, offering an innovative ecosystem of smart weapons, body cameras, and evidence management software. Our solutions are designed for law enforcement, militaries, and citizens, addressing society's most pressing safety and justice challenges.

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