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Software Engineer II

Posted 3 Days Ago
In-Office
Seattle, WA, USA
121K-193K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
Seattle, WA, USA
121K-193K Annually
Mid level
Build and maintain high-availability, high-throughput web-scale data systems supporting public safety and crime analytics. The role involves backend development, architecture and code reviews, end-to-end feature ownership, performance and quality improvements, cross-team collaboration, and mentoring junior engineers. The position is hybrid in Sterling, Virginia, or Seattle, Washington.
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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 

As an engineering member on the team, you will make key design decisions that will shape our newest products. This platform will offer law enforcement administrators and crime analysts flexible access to key crime data, decision support, state and federal crime reports, and criminal investigation insights. 

Work Location: This role is based out of our Sterling, VA or Seattle, WA 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 

  • Participate in code reviews and architecture design meetings 
  • Own and drive end-to-end features with Product and Design 
  • Ensure that your code hits a high bar for quality and performance 
  • Partner with internal teams and agencies to make public safety data accessible and actionable 
  • Influence peers, advise senior leaders, coach and mentor junior team members 
  • Facilitate cross-team collaboration among engineers and contribute to the broader community of Dedrone engineers 

What You Bring 

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, OR graduate of coding boot camp OR 3+ years of relevant experience in related field 
  • Highly technical with experience developing and maintaining end-to-end, high availability, high throughput web-scale data systems 
  • Backend experience in managed languages such as Java, Scala, Go, C#, or similar 
  • Demonstrated ability to make tough technical decisions based on requirements, constraints, and trade-offs 
  • You follow the latest in software engineering and open source technologies 
  • Industry experience working with SQL or NoSQL data stores is a plus 
  • Good Linux/Unix/Mac experience is a plus 

Benefits that Benefit You 

  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match 
  • Discretionary time off 
  • Paid parental leave for all 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans 
  • Fitness Programs 
  • Emotional & Development Programs 
  • And yes, we have snacks in our offices 

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range
$120,750$193,200 USD

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.

We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at [email protected] or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.

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.

Phishing alert:  Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process.  All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers.  If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to [email protected].


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