100523 - Sr Software Engineer I

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 a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-availability cloud services that are critical to our mission of protecting life. You’ll architect backend APIs and user-facing components, contribute across the full stack, and proactively identify technical opportunities and risks. You’ll bring a systems-thinking approach to performance, reliability, and integration challenges—proposing innovative solutions and helping shape technical direction across multiple teams.

Beyond your technical contributions, you will act as a multiplier for the team. You’ll mentor other engineers, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive key initiatives forward. You will participate in hiring, lead design and code reviews, and help establish engineering best practices that raise the bar for quality, security, and scalability. If you’re passionate about building resilient systems that make a real-world impact—and thrive in a culture that values ownership, candor, and bold thinking—we want you on our team.

Work Location: This role is based out of our Seattle 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:

• Lead architecture design discussions and perform in-depth code reviews to uphold quality, security, and scalability across systems.
• Own and deliver complex, cross-functional features in collaboration with Product and Design, from scoping to production launch.
• Establish and uphold engineering best practices to ensure code quality, system performance, and long-term maintainability.
• Partner with internal teams and external agencies to make public safety data accessible, secure, and actionable.
• Influence peers, advise senior leaders, and coach junior engineers to accelerate team growth and technical excellence.
• Drive cross-team collaboration and knowledge-sharing across Axon engineering to scale impact and foster a culture of excellence.
• Building services that adhere to our high bar on availability and latency in this mission-critical space
• Leverage AI to bring about exciting new customer experiences

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 6–10 years of experience building and scaling production systems, with a proven track record of technical leadership
• Demonstrated ability to make tough technical and architectural decisions based on requirements, constraints, and long-term trade-offs
• Extensive backend development experience in languages such as Java, Go, or Scala, with a focus on scalable, high-availability services
• Deep experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design, performance optimization, and data modeling for scalability
• Expertise designing and operating cloud-native systems in Azure, AWS, or GCP, with a strong understanding of system reliability, security, and observability

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

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

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 122,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 234,000 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transfe