Software Engineer in Test I/​II - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

Join Axon as a Software Engineer in Test I/II and be a force for good. This remote opportunity allows you to work on mission-critical devices that protect life. At Axon, we’re dedicated to addressing society’s most pressing safety and justice challenges. As a Software Engineer in Test, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our cloud, devices, and firmware perform flawlessly in real-world scenarios. Your contributions will help maintain the reliability of Axon’s connected ecosystem, which includes body-worn cameras, sensors, and cloud AI.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain, implement, and extend automation frameworks and tools for firmware and device-level testing.
• Develop automated validation for state machines, triggers, connectivity flows, telemetry, and device-to-cloud synchronization.
• Enhance CI/CD pipelines for firmware testing, including hardware-in-the-loop execution and device orchestration.
• Investigate firmware failures using logs, debug traces, serial output, and device metrics.
• Automate testing for OTA updates, boot sequences, error handling, and provisioning workflows.
• Participate in design discussions to improve testability, observability, and reliability of firmware and device systems.
• Mentor junior engineers on automation development, device debugging, and test strategy.
• Document tools, flows, and best practices for scalable device testing.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in test automation, software engineering, or SDET roles, ideally with device or embedded-system exposure.
• Good coding skills in Python, C#, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, or Go.
• Hands-on experience testing firmware, embedded systems, or IoT hardware devices.
• Understanding of state machines, event-driven systems, real-time execution, and hardware interactions.
• Experience diagnosing failures using logs, traces, and serial-level diagnostics.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated hardware test environments.
• Proven ability to deliver reliable automation for complex firmware features.
• Demonstrated understanding of why tests become flaky and the ability to design automation that prevents or resolves instability.

Nice to Have

• Experience with embedded programming (C/C++), embedded Linux, RTOS, microcontrollers, or signal processing.
• Background with video/audio pipelines, sensor-driven systems, or low-latency device workloads.
• Experience in regulated or mission-critical domains (public safety, healthcare, aerospace).
• Experience building device simulators or testing tools for hardware labs.
• Knowledge of connectivity stacks such as BLE, WiFi, USB, or embedded communication protocols.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Robust Paid Time Off policy.
• Bonuses and lunch allowance.
• Cell phone stipend and free LinkedIn Learning or Udemy account.
• Access to 24/7 online emotional and mental support.
• Gym membership and free parking.
• Stocked fridges and pantries with free coffee and snacks.
• Annual company outing trip and monthly team social activities.

At Axon, we believe in aiming far and thinking big. We are committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to protect life, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.