Axon is looking to hire a Software Engineer II to help design, build, and maintain scalable, high-availability cloud services that power their mission of protecting life. The role involves contributing across the full stack, delivering reliable, secure, and performant software, and solving complex technical challenges.
Requirements
- 4–8 years of experience building and maintaining production systems.
- Strong backend development skills in Java, Go, or Scala with an understanding of distributed system fundamentals.
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, including schema design and performance optimization.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and modern deployment practices.
- Working knowledge of React and modern JavaScript frameworks for frontend development.
- Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and a desire to continuously learn and grow.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain backend and frontend components for scalable, cloud-based systems.
- Collaborate with Product and Design to define requirements, scope features, and deliver high-quality software.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving engineering standards, security, and reliability.
- Troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance and scalability.
- Partner with other teams to ensure seamless integration and data consistency across services.
- Contribute to technical documentation and share knowledge with peers.
- Help build services that meet high expectations for availability, latency, and data integrity.
Other
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Excellent collaboration and communication abilities in a cross-functional environment.
- This role is based out of our Seattle 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.
- All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
