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 passionate about delivering high-quality camera software products that delight users worldwide? We're seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Embedded Camera Software Quality Engineer to lead improvements in the quality and reliability of our embedded camera and imaging systems, including body cameras, dash cameras, drones, and more. You will collaborate closely with engineers developing advanced image processing pipelines and camera hardware. Your primary focus will be on test strategy, automation, and software releases across multiple camera products. Over time, you'll become a key technical owner of our CI/CD processes and release reliability.

If you have a DevOps background and are interested in expanding your skills into hands-on embedded testing and imaging software, this role is an excellent fit. Similarly, experienced Imaging Systems QA/Test Automation Engineers with prior CI/CD and software release experience will find this position highly rewarding.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of quality assurance, systems-level software, and tooling. You'll play a central role in ensuring our embedded camera stack performs exceptionally—from prototype to production.

Location: Onsite. Tampere, Finland.

Reports to: Senior Director of Imaging Software

What You’ll Do

• Define and execute comprehensive software testing and automation strategies.
• Drive improvements in hardware-in-the-loop test automation and software release processes
• Actively participate in the development of end-to-end embedded camera software through hands-on debugging, root-cause analysis for software and hardware integration issues, and clearly communicate findings to developers.
• Clarify, document, and validate software requirements to align with product expectations.
• Collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary, international teams.
  
  

What You Bring

• 5+ years of experience in embedded software, DevOps, or quality assurance engineering roles. Background in imaging, cameras, or signal processing is beneficial.
• Strong scripting skills, particularly in Python. Experience with C++ or other systems programming languages is also beneficial.
• Expertise with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), test automation frameworks (e.g., Python, Robot Framework), and version control systems (Git).
• Strong debugging skills, particularly with embedded Linux environments, kernel logs, and tracing tools.
• Familiarity with Yocto build environments and Docker.
  
  

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.

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.