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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.\nLife 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.\nJoin Axon and be a Force for Good\nAt 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.\nLife 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.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive workplace and empowering every employee to do their best work.\nYour Impact\nAs a Firmware Engineer I on the Platform Firmware team, you will join our Board Support Package (BSP) development efforts for current and next-generation Axon devices. You will work close to the hardware, developing and integrating the low-level software that enables new platforms and peripherals - from board bring-up and device drivers to system services, hardware interfaces, and platform validation. You will work with Firmware, Electrical Engineering, Product, Software, Manufacturing, and other embedded teams to deliver reliable device software.\nOur firmware environments primarily use Embedded Linux on SoCs/SoMs, with Embedded Android and RTOS-based microcontrollers used across some product lines. Depending on the program, you may work with C, C++, Rust, Golang, or Python.\nAs a Firmware Engineer I, you are a focused problem solver. You break down and solve tasks end-to-end within a feature, build familiarity with the technology stack and foundational domain knowledge, and operate with regular oversight and guidance from the tech lead and more senior engineers on the team. Over time you begin to understand how your work connects to product and customer outcomes.\nWhere You’ll Work\nWork Location: This role is based out of our Ho Chi Minh 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.\nTravel: Firmware engineering requires hands-on collaboration with Hardware Engineering. Travel to manufacturing locations may be required during board bring-up, hardware validation, manufacturing support, and other critical product milestones.\nWhat You’ll Do\nReports to: Engineering Manager, Platform Firmware\nDirect Reports: None\nDesign, develop, test, and maintain firmware for current and next-generation Axon devices.\nDevelop firmware for Embedded Linux or Embedded Android on SoCs and SoMs.\nDevelop software for microcontrollers and RTOS-based systems where required.\nWork with device peripherals and connectivity technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, Sub-GHz, and cellular.\nDevelop firmware for battery, power, and thermal-management subsystems with a strong focus on reliability and safety.\nSupport board bring-up, hardware integration, and debugging in partnership with Electrical Engineering.\nDevelop unit, integration, and automated tests and contribute to test infrastructure and engineering excellence.\nDevelop manufacturing, provisioning, calibration, or device-support tooling where needed.\nWrite and review design documents, pull requests, test plans, and technical documentation.\nCollaborate with Firmware, Embedded Product, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Compliance, and external technology vendors.\nDiagnose complex firmware and hardware issues using logs, debugging tools, measurements, and systematic root-cause analysis.\nTake ownership of assigned technical areas from design through implementation, validation, and production support.\nContribute to a culture of high-quality engineering, testing, metrics, candor, and continuous improvement.\nShare knowledge with teammates and support the team through effective communication and technical collaboration.\nWhat You Bring\nB.S. in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.\n0-2 years of relevant industry experience developing firmware or embedded software, or equivalent demonstrated capability.\nExperience programming in one or more of C, C++, Rust, Golang, or Python.\nHands-on experience developing firmware or embedded software for IoT, consumer electronics, robotics, automotive, networking, or similar products.\nHaving knowledge of Embedded Linux, including kernel and user-space concepts; experience with Yocto, Buildroot, OpenWRT, or similar environments is a plus.\nFamiliarity with embedded operating systems, concurrency, IPC, networking, and computer architecture.\nAbility to read and reason about datasheets, schematics, registers, and hardware interfaces.\nUnderstanding of common embedded peripherals and interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, GPIO, USB, and Ethernet.\nHaving foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design.\nDemonstrated ability to independently investigate problems, identify root causes, and deliver practical solutions.\nDemonstrated collaboration skills and willingness to work closely with engineers across disciplines.\nWorking experience with AI coding assistants or agentic tools, or the ability to pick them up quickly\nAbility to write a spec with acceptance and test criteria and judge AI output against it, including catching plausible-but-wrong results\nWillingness to treat AI output as a draft needing verification, especially for register, timing, memory, and safety-relevant code\nNice to Have\nExperience with Embedded Android/AOSP.\nExperience with RTOS and microcontroller firmware.\nExperience with cellular LTE/5G modems.\nExperience with battery, charging, power-management, safety, or thermal systems.\nExperience with robotics, sensors, motion, or 9-axis orientation systems.\nExperience developing manufacturing or provisioning software.\nExperience building or extending automated hardware/firmware test systems.\nBenefits that Benefit You\nMedical and Dental Insurance\nVision Insurance\nRobust Paid Time Off policy\nBonuses\nLunch allowance\nCell phone stipend\nFree LinkedIn Learning and Udemy account\nAccess to 24/7 online emotional and mental support\nGym membership\nFree parking\nStocked fridges and pantries - free coffee, cold beverages, snacks\nAnnual Company Outing Trip\nMonthly team social activities\nDon’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.\nStudies 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.\nImportant Notes\nThe 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.\nSome roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.\nWe collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at  or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.\nAxon’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.\nWe 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 . Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.\nPhishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers. 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