Software Engineer I

Axon

Posted about 23 hours ago

Full Time

Seattle, Washington

Hybrid

Smart Summary

This role involves participating in code reviews and architecture design meetings, while owning and driving end-to-end features in collaboration with Product and Design teams. The engineer will also be responsible for ensuring their code meets high standards for quality and performance.

Axon is seeking an Early Career Software Engineer to develop high-quality, mission-critical software. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering (or equivalent experience), a software development internship, and experience with a managed language like Java or C#. The role involves code reviews, feature ownership, and collaboration with experienced engineers in a hybrid work environment based in Seattle.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Code Reviews

Architecture Design

Feature Ownership

Quality Assurance

Performance Optimization

Open Source Technologies

Java

Scala

Go

C#

Job Description

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

You are an Early Career Software Engineer looking to take your career and technical skills to the next level. Your passion is learning new technical areas and coming up with innovative solutions for customer problems. You are looking for an opportunity to grow rapidly and take on high impact work alongside your team, and at Axon, you will get just that. You will learn to develop high quality mission critical software in a collaborative environment while using modern frameworks and tools.

Come work in an exciting environment where you will use your passion, experience, and analytical skills to help bring new solutions to public safety and leave a positive impact on 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

  • 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
  • Work together with like-minded people who are passionate about our mission
  • Work with the latest open source technologies
  • Have mentorship from experienced engineers who will assist in enhancing your technical skills and by managers who are passionate about developing your career

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, OR 2+ years of relevant experience in related field, OR graduate of coding boot camp
  • Professional software development internship
  • Experience in at least one managed language such as Java, Scala, Go, C# or similar
  • You follow the latest in software engineering and open source technologies
  • You love delighting end users and strive for novel challenges

Benefits that Benefit You

  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & 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.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. 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 https://www.axon.com/careers.

Base Pay Range$106,500—$170,400 USD

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.

We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.

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 recruitingops@axon.com.  Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

Axon

Axon is the global leader in public safety technology, relentlessly innovating to protect more lives in more places. We’re transforming public safety by building advanced devices, intelligent software and AI that protect life. Our ecosystem supports everyone who takes on the responsibility of public safety, enterprise security and national security — from first responders and governments to companies, frontline workers and communities. Our trusted network connects TASER energy devices, cameras and sensors including body-worn, fixed and in-car cameras, drones and robotics, digital evidence and records management, real-time operations, immersive VR training and AI-powered capabilities. At the heart of our mission is a bold goal: cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% by 2033. Want your work to have real-world impact? Join us: axon.com/careers

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