Software Engineer I - Cloud Full Stack

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

Axon’s DEMS Evidence Software Organization powers the critical workflows for digital evidence management—everything from ingesting, editing, and searching evidence, to reviewing, deleting, and managing it securely and at scale. This team builds and supports the customer-facing software experiences that are foundational to Axon’s mission of protecting life and truth.

We are looking for a Software Engineer I to augment one of the nine existing engineering teams within this group. You will contribute to building highly available, distributed systems and full stack services that directly power Axon’s digital evidence platform used by law enforcement and justice agencies around the world.

What You’ll Do

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.
Reports to: Software Engineering Manager
Direct Reports: None

• Design, build, and maintain full stack software, including web frontends, REST APIs, and backend services
• Contribute to high-scale, cloud-native systems that ingest and process large volumes of digital evidence (video, images, audio, etc.)
• Implement and evolve microservices and database schemas to support new features and product scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, and other engineering groups to build reliable, intuitive customer experiences
• Participate in code reviews and share knowledge across teams in a highly collaborative environment

What You Bring

• 0–2 years of software engineering experience with exposure to distributed systems
• Experience in full stack development, ideally across backend, API, and frontend layers
• Proficiency in backend languages such as Go, Java, C#, or Node.js, and familiarity with frontend frameworks (e.g., React)
• Experience working with cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and familiarity with microservices architecture
• Comfortable with relational or NoSQL databases and RESTful API design
• A strong sense of ownership and willingness to learn and grow in a mission-driven team
• Prior experience with digital media or large-scale storage systems is nice-to-have
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, or DevOps tooling is nice-to-have

 

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 106,500 in the lowest geographic market and USD 170,400 in the highest geographic market. 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 www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

 

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.

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