Sr. Software Engineer I

About the opportunity:

Join Axon as a Senior Software Engineer I, VR Cloud Services, and help build the cloud platform behind Axon VR training. Our team develops services covering device and application telemetry, training data upload and visualization, Axon Academy, and multiplayer VR, built to federally compliant security practices.

As a Senior Software Engineer I on VRCS, you will lead the technical execution of projects that help officers and their trainers get more out of every training session. Most of your time will go to backend services, APIs, and data pipelines, with the rest spent on the React applications that trainers and agencies use.

You will make design calls on the projects you lead, set the quality bar for that work, and mentor the engineers building it with you. We are committed to building diverse teams, and if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply anyway.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and build full-stack features across backend services, APIs, data systems, and React applications that power Axon VR training.

• Lead the technical execution of projects from design through release, working with other engineers to break down problems, make trade-offs, and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Build reliable, scalable services with a high bar for availability, latency, security, observability, and maintainability.

• Set a strong technical bar through code reviews, design reviews, and thoughtful engineering practices.

• Work closely with Product, Design, QA, VR client teams, and other Axon engineering teams to solve complex customer and technical problems.

• Mentor engineers through technical guidance, code and design feedback, and day-to-day collaboration.

• Use AI-assisted engineering tools across design, implementation, testing, and debugging while applying strong judgment to validate the resulting work.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a track record of owning and delivering complex projects across multiple engineers.

• Strong backend engineering experience designing and operating production services, APIs, distributed systems, and data stores, with experience making trade-offs around reliability, scalability, performance, and cost.

• Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and experience building modern web applications with frameworks such as React, with the ability to deliver features across the frontend and backend.

• Hands-on experience building and operating cloud-based systems on Azure, AWS, or GCP, including testing, observability, deployment, and incident response.

• Strong engineering judgment and collaboration skills, including breaking down ambiguous problems, influencing technical direction, mentoring other engineers, and working effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Practical experience using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering velocity, with a disciplined approach to reviewing, testing, and validating generated work.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits:

• 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

• Office snacks

Job details:

• Title: Senior Software Engineer I, VR Cloud Services

• Location: Onsite in one of our hubs (Seattle or Boston)

• Reports to: Engineering Manager, VR

• Base Pay Range: $141,000 — $206,800 USD (Actual base pay depends on level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and geographic market; Axon also provides bonuses and stock awards)

• Additional conditions: Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Benefits may vary depending on employment nature and location. Visit https://www.axon.com/careers for more details.

About the company:

At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We are explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. 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 will take ownership and drive real change, constantly growing as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.

Additional information:

• Axon is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse teams. For disability accommodations during the application or recruiting process, email [email protected] (for accommodation purposes only).

• Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process or make job offers via text, WhatsApp, or instant messaging without a formal interview. Legitimate job openings are listed at https://www.axon.com/careers. Report suspicious outreach to [email protected].

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