Sr. Embedded Software Engineer, Mobile Robotics

Job Description

Axon is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to join its Robotics team in Brussels, Belgium. This role involves contributing to Axon's product line, specifically focusing on next-generation Drones and Robots aimed at reducing gun-related deaths. The successful candidate will develop advanced, mission-critical embedded robotics software for resource-constrained Linux systems.

• Designing and developing high-performing embedded software for robotics products (UAVs, UGVs, etc.)
• Developing in C/C++, Rust, and Python on embedded systems
• Integrating sensors and actuators with complex logic and autonomous behavior
• Designing and developing new use-cases on robots, translating requirements into features and tests
• Implementing robotics use-cases in ROS2 and custom robotics frameworks
• Ensuring high quality during the entire product lifecycle, designing and implementing unit tests, integration tests, and CI infrastructures
• Troubleshooting and debugging bugs and performance problems
• Collaborating with distributed teams such as Hardware, Firmware, Control Systems, Manufacturing, and Compliance

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Robotics, or equivalent
• Minimum 8+ years of industry experience building Embedded Systems, preferably in the Robotics field
• Minimum 8+ years of industry experience with C/C++, Python and/or other systems programming languages such as Rust
• Strong experience with Userspace Linux Kernel development and performance optimization
• Strong understanding of Systems Architecture
• Experience with ROS2 and common Robotics visualization/simulation environments (Gazebo, RViz, Foxglove)
• Strong understanding of Operating Systems, Concurrency and Networking concepts
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and QA processes
• Experience with Sensors (accelerometer, time-of-flight, magnetometer, etc.) and Cameras integration
• Familiarity with cryptographic primitives and mechanisms (AES, Root of Trust, Secure Boot)

What Axon Offers:

• 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