Senior software engineer devices

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.

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER I

Your Impact

You’ll be part of an engineering team that develops the software that enables the seamless integration of our de-escalation tools, body-worn cameras, drones, evidence management and cloud. This is an opportunity to directly impact our mission to protect life by delivering the supporting features including device registration, inventory management, configuration and evidence sync, while also incorporating AI capabilities. As a software engineer, you will collaborate closely with product manager, designer, staff engineer and engineering manager to ensure we are building the right solutions for our customers.

You will be an active contributor in design reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers in code reviews. You’ll work on complex features, estimating, developing and testing backend APIs and user-facing components including Evidence Sync. You will also play a crucial role in debugging complex integration issues to providing suggestions to improve our documentation and delivery.

Join this passionate team that is delivering the software the enables our body-worn cameras and de-escalation technology, in our mission to protect life.

What You’ll Do

Location: London, UK

Reports to: Engineering Manager

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality, scalable, and secure software, ensuring adherence to performance, security, and engineering best practices.
• Drive technical excellence by leading design discussions, contributing to specifications, and providing insightful feedback in code and design reviews.
• Track the features you are delivering, clearly communicate status and risks to delivery
• Participate in regular release management for services and client applications
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration among engineers and contribute to the broader community of Axon engineers
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience designing and delivering highly-available, scalable cloud-based systems
• Development experience in languages such as Go, Scala, or similar
• Solid understanding of general web development practices
• Experience working with SQL or NoSQL data stores
• Experience using Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub, TeamCity, ArgoCD, etc
• Experience working in an Agile environment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and communication abilities.
• Experience in collaborating with remote teams and handling code reviews.
• Capability to produce technical documentation and improve existing processes.
• Passion for protecting life and enhancing public safety through technology.
  
  

Benefits That Benefit You

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit Eligibility
• Comprehensive Pension Plan with Matching Contribution
• 30 days paid holiday in addition to UK public holidays
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave for all employees
• Private Health Insurance
• Cash Plan including Dental, Optician and Therapeutic Treatment Plans
• GymPass Subscription
• Life assurance (x4 Annual Salary)
• Group income Protection
• Employee Assistance & Development Programs
  
  

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

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.

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.