Unified Communications Integration Engineer, Public Safety

Axon; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Wellness programs

Snacks in offices

Job summary

Axon in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Unified Communications Integration Engineer for Public Safety to design, deploy, and maintain our cloud-based 911 UC platform. You’ll ensure interoperability, high availability, and security across multi-tenant services.

You will work closely with Carbyne's Operations and Engineering teams to deliver reliable, scalable UC solutions. Responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting the platform, onboarding customers, and producing technical specs while

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience deploying open-source UC platforms.
• Strong knowledge of VoIP deployments, SIP, RTP, and WebRTC.
• 3+ years in deployment of open-source VoIP solutions.
• Experience in networking and OSI model understanding.
• Proficiency with Linux and bash scripting.
• Experience deploying on AWS and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and deploy cloud-based 911 UC platform with high availability.
• Configure and troubleshoot UC services and signaling.
• Provide customized communication solutions for customers.
• Install, maintain, and contribute to UC projects and PBX work.
• Create technical specs and solution documents.
• Onboard new customers per requirements and best practices.
• Provide technical support and training to Operations.
• Understand UC architecture, networking, and cloud computing.
• Collaborate with Operations, R&D, Sales, CTO Office, and Product.

Skills

VoIP architecture

Open-source UC

SIP/SDP/RTP/WebRTC

Linux scripting

AWS networking

Tools

Kamailio

FreeSWITCH

Asterisk

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Job description

Unified Communications Integration Engineer, Public Safety

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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.

About Axon 911

Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most.

911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world.

Your Impact

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Unified Communications Integration Engineer to integrate and deploy the world's first Cloud-Based Emergency Real-Time Communication Platform.

You will be responsible for the interoperability and assimilation of highly available, Elastic, Robust, Multi-Tenant, and Self-Healing RTC and VoIP Signaling Services. The platform will have to comply with the most stringent Security, Authentication and Authorization Standards in order to ensure high SLA and guarantee 5 nines uptime. You will work closely with Carbyne's Operations team and act as the technical liaison between Engineering and the Business for all UC-related activities.

You will get an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and to build a lifesaving emergency platform.

What You’ll Do

• Working as part of a real-time communication team in the Carbyne operation group to deliver a highly available 911 Infrastructure
• Configuring and troubleshooting Carbyne’s Novel Emergency Communication Platform
• Provide clients with customized communication solutions for Carbyne’s unified communications services
• Install, maintain, integrate, and contribute to PBX projects and UC solutions
• Create and maintain technical specs and solution documents
• Overall responsibility for onboarding new customers in alignment with customer requirements, and solution specifications using Carbyne’s best practices
• Providing technical support and training for the Operations team on 911 emergency communications systems
• Gaining a strong understanding of unified communications architecture, networking, and cloud computing
• Interact with a variety of internal stakeholders: Carbyne’s Operations, R&D, Sales, CTO Office, and Product Managers

What You Bring

• Proven experience with VoIP architecture. Hands-on installation experience deploying open-source UC (such as Kamailio, FreeSWITCH, Asterisk, etc.)
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of VoIP deployments and protocols like SIP, SDP, RTP, Web RTC, and their troubleshooting. Understanding of video/audio codecs, packetization, encryption, and transport
• 3+ years of experience in solutions deployment of open-source VoIP solutions
• 3+ years of experience in networking. Proven knowledge and experience in networking, full knowledge of the OSI model and deep understanding of 1-7 Network Layers
• Good understanding of Linux environments, including bash scripting
• Hands-on experience deployment on Private and Public network/security clouds (AWS)

Nice-to-Haves:

• Industry certifications like CCIE, CCNP, CCNA Voice
• Knowledge of Docker and Kubernetes
• Knowledge of AWS infrastructure

Work Location

This is ahybrid role, with an expectation of four days per week in office.

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, dental, and Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• 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.

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.