Engineering Manager, Android Engineering Seattle, Washington, United States Seattle, Washington

Axon Enterprise; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology firm as an Engineering Manager, overseeing the development of innovative Android applications. This remote role, requiring proximity to Seattle, includes responsibilities for team leadership, project management, and collaboration with product teams. Ideal candidates will bring significant software development experience and a passion for mentoring diverse engineering talent.

Benefits

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary time off

Paid parental leave

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Development Programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development, 2+ years in people management.
• Experience leading Android application development teams.
• Proven leadership skills with a diverse engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Lead team in developing user-friendly Android applications.
• Ensure team alignment with organizational goals.
• Mentor team members and manage performance.

Skills

Leadership

Android Development

Team Management

Quality Assurance

Job description

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States

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Where You’'ll Work

Location: Seattle, WA (Primarily Remote, but near Seattle)
This role is primarily remote with no expectation to be in the office in any cadence, but candidates must reside near Seattle to collaborate in person when needed. Being close to our Seattle office will allow you to actively engage with our vibrant Axon culture and foster stronger team connections.

Travel:While the job is Remote near Seattle, the role does require close collaboration with teams in Boston, MA, Scottsdale, AZ and Brussels, Belgium and travel may be required during critical planning sessions or upcoming product milestones.

What You’ll Do
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Direct Reports:5-10 Software Engineers

• Ensure alignment of team objectives with organizational goals and priorities.
• Drive the execution of your team by leading planning, prioritization, stand-ups, and team retro meetings.
• Partner with product managers and designers to deliver robust and user-friendly Android applications.
• Work cross-functionally with other engineering teams (Cloud, Firmware, Robotics in Scottsdale, Boston and Belgium) to deliver seamless integration of key components.
• Develop and/or Code-review Software in Java/Kotlin.
• Collaborate with recruiting to hire and grow a high-performing engineering team.
• Mentor and manage team members through regular 1:1s and performance reviews, supporting their career development.
• Coach your team to continuously improve processes, raise the bar, and achieve excellence in engineering practices.
• Deliver new features and product improvements to customers on a regular cadence.
• Help manage Android Application and Custom Android build releases.

What You Bring

This role involves managing a team dedicated to developing innovative and customized Android-based systems. The team blends expertise in app development with system-level Android customization to address unique user requirements and deliver impactful, high-performance solutions.

Must Have:

• Experience: 8+ years in software development with 2+ years in people management, preferably leading Android application or embedded Android engineering teams. Proven success in planning and delivering multiple overlapping projects spanning several months.
• Scalable Processes: Experience implementing Engineering Processes that emphasize Quality, Security, Maintainability, Extensibility and Operational Discipline.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and mentor a diverse engineering team, fostering both technical and professional growth.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in Android development, including experience shipping applications to the Google Play Store or building custom Android systems.

Nice To Have:

• Experience with video streaming technologies, IoT connectivity, or real-time data processing.
• Familiarity with networking protocols (TCP, UDP, BLE, WiFi) and debugging tools like Wireshark.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• 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.

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.

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.

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