Software Engineer I

Axon; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and 401k with employer match

Discretionary paid time off

Paid parental leave

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Fitness Programs

Emotional & Mental Wellness support

Learning & Development programs

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Join Axon in Sterling, VA as a Backend Engineer to support law enforcement with vital data and insights. The role focuses on developing high availability data systems with opportunities for collaboration in a hybrid work environment. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree or experience and skills in backend programming and data management.

Axon is dedicated to innovation, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and an inclusive work culture. Apply now to contribute to a mission that matters.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Highly technical with experience in web-scale data systems.
• Demonstrated decision-making based on requirements and trade-offs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in code reviews and architecture design meetings.
• Own and drive end-to-end features with Product and Design.
• Ensure code quality and performance.

Skills

Backend development

SQL or NoSQL data stores

Linux/Unix/Mac

Software engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Relevant internship experience

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 an engineering member on the team, you will make key design decisions that will shape our newest products. This platform will offer law enforcement administrators and crime analysts flexible access to key crime data, decision support, state and federal crime reports, and criminal investigation insights.

Work Location: This role is based out of our Sterling, VA 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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
• Partner with internal teams and agencies to make public safety data accessible and actionable
• Facilitate cross-team collaboration among engineers and contribute to the broader community of Dedrone engineers

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, OR graduate of coding boot camp OR relevant internship experience OR 1-2 years of relevant experience in related field
• Highly technical with experience developing and maintaining end-to-end, high availability, high throughput web-scale data systems
• Backend experience in managed languages such as Java, Scala, Go, C#, or similar
• Demonstrated ability to make tough technical decisions based on requirements, constraints, and trade-offs
• You follow the latest in software engineering and open source technologies
• Industry experience working with SQL or NoSQL data stores is a plus
• Good Linux/Unix/Mac experience is a plus

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
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• 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.

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 [e-mail]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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