Director of Software Engineering

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 Productivity is a new and growing business unit within Axon that is building end-user software for the law enforcement. We created Axon Records, a.k.a. “RMS” – a suite of products that lets patrol officers, police detectives, crime analysts, and other law enforcement professionals do their jobs effectively and efficiently. An RMS is the “brain” of each police department where it stores, searches and processes information. We also built Axon Standards – a similar suite of products intended to “police the police” – investigate and document the conduct of police officers themselves. We are investing in AI capabilities of our tools and integration with the rest of Axon’s software ecosystem.

As the Director of Engineering, you will lead Agency Operations, a software engineering organization on a mission to help the agency process incoming data and manage everyday work. It builds services and features that facilitate internal workflows and communication, let the police manage its personnel, physical property and evidence, and more.

What You’ll Do

Location: Remotely from United States
Reports to: VP of Software Engineering
Direct Reports: 3+ Managers or Senior Managers

• Organizing your teams in alignment with our goals
• Directing hiring, resource allocation, promotions and performance management
• Working with PM and Design to brainstorm and invent products and features
• Guiding the technical direction of your teams through architectural discussions and design reviews
• Driving execution by supporting your managers in planning, prioritization, and delivery
• Fostering the culture of quality and reliability via regular auditing and ongoing investments in operational excellence
• Growing and inspiring engineering leaders across Axon’s software engineering community
• Partnering with HR, InfoSec, SRE, PSO, Customer Support, Technical Writing, and other functions

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering
• 5+ years of experience as a people manager
• 2+ years of experience leading multiple teams and managers
• Track record of building and operating cloud-based, data-centric systems

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

Pay Transparency

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 153,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 294,000 in the highest geographic market. The on target earnings range for this role is between USD 340,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 653,000 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 (http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits).

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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