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.
Axon requires employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment, unless a medical or religious accommodation is approved. As such, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.
Your Impact
The AXON Internship Program is designed to develop emerging professionals by providing them unique opportunities to impact the world.
As an Embedded Systems Intern, you have you have exposure to microcontrollers, embedded Linux, and a strong command and a strong command of one or more object-oriented programming languages. Your passion is embedded systems and learning new technologies to come up with innovative solutions for customer problems. In this role you will learn to develop high quality mission critical software in a collaborative environment while using modern frameworks and tools.
This role will enable you to elevate your skills to the next level. As an intern, you will have regular 1:1s with your mentor, an experienced engineer on your team. You will get career advice through regular meetings with your manager, who is accountable for developing the careers of their reports. As part of your internship, you’ll get visibility by presenting your ideas, vision, and accomplishments to executive leadership.
What You’ll Do
Location: Seattle, Scottsdale or Remote US/ Canada
Reports to: Software Engineering Manager
- Develop high quality code for a range of microcontrollers and SOCs for complex system features
- Own and drive end-to-end features with Product and Design
- Ensure that your code hits a high bar for quality and performance
- Work together with like-minded people who are passionate about our mission
- Work with the latest open source technologies
- Have mentorship from experienced engineers who will assist in enhancing your technical skills and by managers who are passionate about developing your career
What You Bring
- You are a Junior, Senior or Graduate student actively enrolled in an accredited Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering Degree with a focus on programming. (only open to students who are set to graduate in 2024)
- Experience in C/C++ and object oriented programming
- Exposure to systems programming with eLinux or RTOS, and developing on peripherals and sensors either in classwork or extracurricular activities (e.g., Robotics)
- Effective communication and collaboration skills
- Self-starter who thrives with problem-solving and embraces ambiguity
- Prior internship experience a plus
- Leadership experience via sports or clubs a plus
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.
We 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 [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
