Senior Firmware Engineer I

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Axon
Full time
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09/22/2026
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Responsibilities

Lead technical execution of firmware projects and set quality standards while guiding peers.
Own full projects or major portions of multi-engineer projects from design through validation and production support.
Develop firmware for Embedded Linux, Embedded Android, microcontrollers, and RTOS-based systems.
Drive architecture and design decisions for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, Sub-GHz, and Cellular LTE/5G connectivity.
Set direction for battery, power, thermal-management, safety, and reliability subsystems.
Lead board bring-up, hardware integration, and debugging with Electrical Engineering.
Set testing strategy and maintain unit, integration, and automated tests.
Manage dependencies across Firmware, Embedded Product, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Compliance, and external vendors.
Lead incident resolution and improve operational readiness for systems in scope.
Conduct technical interviews, mentor engineers, and provide calibrated feedback.
Use and coordinate agentic AI across design, implementation, testing, debugging, and documentation while establishing validation standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
At least 5 years of industry firmware or embedded experience developing IoT products.
Strong programming ability in one or more of C, C++, Rust, Golang, or Python.
Extensive experience owning firmware or embedded software projects end-to-end.
Strong kernel and user-space Embedded Linux experience, including Yocto, OpenWRT, or similar embedded distributions for BSP development.
Strong understanding of computer architecture, peripherals, operating systems, concurrency, networking, data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design patterns.
Ability to read datasheets and schematics and debug issues spanning hardware and software.
Proven ability to set technical direction, coordinate cross-team dependencies, and work independently through ambiguity.
Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to interview processes.
Experience using and coordinating agentic AI tools across engineering workflows and improving team AI effectiveness.
Preferred experience with Embedded Android/AOSP, RTOS, microcontroller firmware, Cellular LTE/5G modems, battery and thermal systems, robotics, 9-axis orientation algorithms, manufacturing or calibration software, automated hardware/firmware test systems, and cross-functional architecture or design reviews.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Robust paid time off policy, bonuses, lunch allowance, and cell phone stipend.
Free LinkedIn Learning or similar learning-platform access.
24/7 online emotional and mental support and gym membership.
Free motorbike parking, stocked fridges and pantries, coffee, beverages, and snacks.
Annual company outing and monthly team social activities.
Hybrid Ho Chi Minh City schedule: onsite Tuesday through Friday and remote Mondays, with modest travel over an 18-month period for board bring-up, hardware validation, and manufacturing support.

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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