Senior C++ Software Engineer

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. Your Impact We are seeking an innovative C++ Developer to join our team focused on enhancing computer vision and camera tracking technology for drone detection and mitigation. In this role, you will play a key part in developing and optimizing high-performance software, contributing to cutting-edge solutions that protect airspace and bolster security. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in parallel processing and high-performance computing, with exposure to CUDA programming, positioning you at the forefront of technological advancements and career growth in the high-tech and defense sectors. Work Location: This role is based out of our Sterling, VA 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 What You’ll Do Design, develop, and optimize C++ code for computer vision and camera tracking systems. Build and enhance video streaming pipelines and camera integration across multiple sensor platforms. Implement and tune algorithms for real-time performance on Linux-based edge systems. Collaborate closely with hardware, AI, and sensor fusion teams to deliver robust, field-ready solutions. Process video streams and API data in resource constrained environments. Contribute to the architecture and design of new tracking, streaming, and synchronization features. Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, from low-level performance to system integration. Stay current with advances in C++ standards, parallel computing, and GPU/CUDA technologies to keep Dedrone’s systems at the cutting edge. What You Bring Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field — or equivalent experience. Strong C++ programming skills (modern C++ preferred: C++14/17/20). Solid experience with multithreading and parallel processing. Hands-on experience with video streaming, and ideally camera integration, or camera control APIs. Knowledge of performance-oriented programming and optimization in constrained environments. Familiarity with CUDA, GPU acceleration, or high-performance computing a plus. Strong background in Linux development and debugging. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. A collaborative mindset and desire to build technology that protects people and infrastructure. Work Location This role is based out of our Sterling, VA office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Thursday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, 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. Benefits that Benefit You Competitive salary and 401k with employer match Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave for all Medical, Dental, Vision plans Fitness Programs Emotional & Mental Wellness support 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