Senior Imaging Software Engineer II

Join Axon and be a Force for Good.

At 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.

Life 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.

Are you interested in developing amazing camera products? We’re looking for a Senior Imaging Software Engineer to join our innovative team to architect, develop, and lead Camera Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL) solutions across our exciting range of camera products (body cameras, dash cameras, drones, and more). You’ll own camera drivers, interface closely with other Axon teams, and integrate custom image-processing components within the Qualcomm camera stack. If you thrive at the intersection of hardware and software, possess deep embedded systems expertise, and excel at collaborating across diverse teams, we’d love to hear from you.

Location: Onsite. Tampere, Finland.
Reports to: Senior Director of Imaging Software

What You’ll Do

• Own and drive development of Camera HAL components, including Qualcomm Camera HAL customization, sensor integration, and middleware integration.
• Act as the key technical interface between imaging software and firmware teams, clearly communicating requirements, dependencies, and integration approaches.
• Lead hands-on debugging, prototyping, and system-level troubleshooting, providing creative solutions to complex embedded camera problems.
• Architect solutions for integrating custom image processing pipelines within Qualcomm’s camera architecture, ensuring robustness and performance.
• Provide technical leadership through code and architecture design reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and setting high engineering standards.
• Maintain a strong focus on performance and stability requirements essential to modern camera systems.

What You Bring

• 10+ years professional experience in embedded software engineering, primarily using C/C++.
• Solid experience in Linux kernel, driver development, and low-level software debugging.
• Proven track record with Qualcomm chipsets, including modifying and extending Qualcomm Camera HAL and middleware.
• Demonstrated capability in integrating custom image processing algorithms within camera pipelines.
• Practical knowledge of Linux embedded distribution methodologies, preferring experience with Yocto build system.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proven ability to effectively coordinate requirements, priorities, and influencing decisions to drive alignment across geographically distributed teams.
• Familiarity with additional systems languages (Rust, Go) and scripting (Python) is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Exposure to camera ISP tuning, computer vision, or ML-based imaging solutions is beneficial.
• Also experience with hardware simulation and test automation for camera systems are beneficial.

Benefits

• Exposure to leaders and amazing experts with extensive knowledge in the field of camera product development
• Mentorship and networking
• Casual and fun work environment
• Access to Gym
• Learning & Development programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

Don’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.

Studies 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.

Important Notes

The 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.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon’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.

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