Software Engineer I

Axon; Washington; Hybrid; USD 107,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Discretionary PTO

Parental leave

Medical/Dental/Vision

Fitness programs

Wellness support

Learning & Development

ERGs & snacks

Job summary

Axon, a leading safety tech company, seeks a Backend Software Engineer for the VRCS cloud services team. The role focuses on designing, building, and maintaining cloud-based services powering VR training for first responders, with impact on officer readiness and community outcomes.

Location is hybrid across Seattle, Scottsdale, or Boston, with in-office Tue-Fri and remote Mondays. You’ll collaborate across Product, Design, and Engineering, and grow through hands-on mentorship with senior

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of software development experience, including internships, co-ops, or equivalent hands‑on project experience.
• Strong programming fundamentals and proficiency in a modern programming language such as Java, C#, Python, or TypeScript
• Familiarity with APIs, databases, and cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, and testable code
• Strong communication skills, curiosity, and a willingness to seek clarity, learn quickly, and collaborate with teammates

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-based services using modern technologies and development practices
• Extend existing APIs and build features under the guidance of senior engineers
• Participate in code reviews, follow Axon coding standards, and deliver high-quality code
• Collaborate with teammates and cross-functional partners in Product, Design, and Engineering to implement solutions that address real customer needs
• Continuously learn and grow by working closely with experienced engineers and engaging in technical discussions

Skills

Java

C#

Python

TypeScript

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.

Our Team

Join us in the VR Cloud Services (VRCS) Engineering team, where we support one of Axon's most exciting new product areas! VRCS has grown rapidly as our services, scope, and customer base has expanded to cover device and application telemetry, training data upload and visualization, Axon Academy, multiplayer VR, and federally compliant security practices. We’re building the future of non-lethal technology training, and we'd love to have your help.

Your Impact

As a Backend Software Engineer on the VRCS team, you will design, build, and maintain the cloud services and infrastructure that power virtual reality-based training for first responders. Your work will directly impact officer readiness and community outcomes through scalable, reliable backend systems that support immersive simulation at scale.
You will contribute to backend services across the development lifecycle, from implementation and testing through deployment and production support. You’ll work closely with a collaborative, cross-functional team and learn from experienced engineers as you help improve systems that are critical to our mission.

What You’ll Do

Location: This role is based out of our Seattle, Scottsdale or Boston 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 remote 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.
Reports to: Engineering Manager, VR

• Design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-based services using modern technologies and development practices
• Extend existing APIs and build features under the guidance of senior engineers
• Participate in code reviews, follow Axon coding standards, and deliver high-quality code
• Collaborate with teammates and cross-functional partners in Product, Design, and Engineering to implement solutions that address real customer needs
• Continuously learn and grow by working closely with experienced engineers and engaging in technical discussions

What You Bring

• 0-2 years of software development experience, including internships, co-ops, or equivalent hands‑on project experience
• Strong programming fundamentals and proficiency in a modern programming language such as Java, C#, Python, or TypeScript
• Familiarity with APIs, databases, and cloud technologies such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Ability to write clear, maintainable, and testable code
• Strong communication skills, curiosity, and a willingness to seek clarity, learn quickly, and collaborate with teammates

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.

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 https://www.axon.com/careers.

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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