From summer work to full-time employment: Robin’s journey

I first joined Axis as a summer worker, while studying for a degree in Information and Communications Technology. I started out in the body worn solutions department within R&D, and after that summer, I was offered a part-time position. Later, I took the opportunity to write my master’s thesis within the same department. 

Today, I work on agile development for body worn solutions. I work a lot with AI tools in my daily work, which is especially helpful when writing code and solving tasks. The work I do has a clear connection to the products we send to the market and contributes to creating a smarter and safer world. The cameras I develop will be worn by policemen, security guards and others. It feels meaningful to know that our products help provide a safer working environment for people.

I really enjoy working at Axis. Me and my colleagues work in small, efficient teams and we always help each other out and collaborate across teams. The assignments are fun, I have a good relationship with my co-workers, and I like to be part of the Axis culture. It’s a place where everybody is helpful, and it feels good to collaborate with others. 

Definitely, many departments at Axis, including the one I work in, have “Free Fridays” every other week. During that time, you can choose quite freely what to work on as long as it’s somehow connected to your job. For example, you can test out a new idea or learn a new programming language.

I highly recommend applying for summer jobs early in your studies. Getting real work experience and meeting employers early on really helps in the future. This makes it easier when you are looking for a job after you graduate.