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
As a Software Engineer I on the Enterprise New Markets team, you will contribute to building and validating new enterprise product ideas by developing features and proof-of-concepts alongside more senior engineers. You’ll work hands-on across the stack, building on Axon’s existing platform and services, and learning how to turn early product ideas into working software that can be tested with real customers.
This role is designed for engineers who are excited to grow their skills in a fast-paced, exploratory environment. You’ll collaborate closely with Product Managers, designers, and engineers to implement well-scoped features, learn how to operate in partially defined problem spaces, and gain experience iterating based on customer feedback. Over time, you’ll build confidence taking ownership of increasingly complex technical work.
What You’ll Do
Work Location: This role is based out of one 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.
Reports to: Senior Software Engineering Manager
- Implement features and proof-of-concept components that support new enterprise product ideas
- Build APIs and user-facing functionality under the guidance of senior engineers
- Work within existing Axon systems and patterns to integrate with platform services and external systems
- Collaborate with Product Managers and designers to understand requirements and deliver well-defined functionality
- Use AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and learning
- Debug and fix issues in code, tests, and integrations, escalating more complex problems as needed
- Participate in code reviews and team ceremonies to learn best practices
- Grow into deeper ownership areas over time as your skills and confidence increase
What You Bring
- 0–2+ years of professional software engineering experience
- A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Solid programming fundamentals and experience in at least one general-purpose programming language
- Familiarity with building or consuming APIs and working with backend or full-stack systems
- Basic understanding of cloud-based systems, services, or development workflows
- Ability to work effectively on well-scoped tasks and ask for help when encountering ambiguity
- Strong willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and problem domains
- Collaborative mindset and clear communication skills when working with teammates
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with distributed systems concepts or service-oriented architectures
- Experience building prototypes quickly leveraging existing APIs, like at Hackathons
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools
- Interest in working across the fullstack and using multiple technologies
- Interest in working directly with customer feedback or real-world use cases
- Curiosity about industries such as retail, healthcare, manufacturing, or transportation
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
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 www.axon.com/careers/benefits(http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits).
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.
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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.
