Software Engineer, Backend Developer

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.

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 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.

• 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
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration among engineers and contribute to the broader community of Dedrone engineers

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, OR graduate of coding boot camp OR relevant internship experience OR 1-2 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 No
  
  SQL data stores is a plus
• Good Linux/Unix/Mac experience is a plus

• 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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• 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.

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.

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.

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