Software Engineer II

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, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our industry-leading airspace security solutions. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications that power our drone detection and mitigation technologies. This role requires deep technical expertise, a passion for solving complex problems, and the ability to make architectural decisions aligned with Dedrone’s strategic goals.

Location: Germany, Kassel
Reports to: René Kraneis

What You’ll Do

1. Design and develop scalable, high-performance software systems for Dedrone’s core products, ensuring reliability through best practices such as code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration.
2. Contribute to the architectural design of new features and systems; evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks to enhance our software products.
3. Collaborate with product managers, QA engineers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, define solutions, and deliver high-quality software on schedule.
4. Participate in hands-on coding, code reviews, troubleshooting, and debugging to ensure robust and performant software.
5. Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across the full software stack, focusing on performance tuning and optimization to meet strict availability and performance standards.
6. Create and maintain technical documentation for software design, development processes, and procedures.
7. Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of software systems, following industry standards and best practices.
8. Advocate for and implement improvements in development processes, tools, and practices to enhance team efficiency and quality.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience designing and delivering large-scale, complex software systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Extensive experience with modern programming languages such as Java 21, JavaScript, and Python.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS) and distributed systems architecture.
• Proficiency in microservices architecture with JavaEE and Quarkus, RESTful API design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of network protocols like MQTT, REST, WebSocket.
• Experience with databases such as MongoDB, NoSQL, and PostgreSQL.
• Experience with real-time data processing, machine learning, and AI is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of secure coding practices and software security standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make impactful technical decisions.

Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. At Axon, we Aim Far, think big, and have a long-term vision to make the world safer. We are committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet all criteria. If you’re excited about this role and our mission but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Important Notes

This job description is not exhaustive and may change based on business needs. Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

Axon is committed to protecting life and ensuring the safety and well-being of its employees, adhering to environmental, health, and safety regulations. Employees are encouraged to report safety concerns and environmental impacts.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. If you require accommodations during the application process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. This email is solely for accommodation requests; inquiries for other purposes will not be responded to.