Senior Software Engineer (Afrotech Candidates Only) at Axon

Seattle, Washington, United States

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$141,000 – $225,600Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Attending Afrotech (candidates only)
  • Able to work out of major hub locations: Seattle, Scottsdale (Phoenix area), Atlanta, or Boston
  • Senior-level experience: turns ambiguous requirements into clear plans
  • Anticipates and mitigates future implementation risks (e.g., leaky abstractions or poorly designed UI)
  • Fixes design flaws by removing single points of failure
  • Shipped production features in at least one object-oriented language for enterprise SaaS, or built low-level/embedded systems for consumer devices
  • Collaborates well across teams
  • Can support and improve in-market products
  • Minimal travel willingness

Responsibilities

  • Ship and steward systems behind customer-facing SaaS and internal platform
  • Take features from idea to launch with Product and Design
  • Review PRs and shape service designs
  • Own services in production—keeping them healthy and improving over time
  • Mentor others and learn from peers

Skills

Object-Oriented Programming
SaaS Development
Production Systems
Service Design
Pull Request Review
Mentoring
Embedded Systems
System Ownership

Axon

Public safety technology for law enforcement

About Axon

Axon provides technology solutions aimed at improving public safety and law enforcement effectiveness. The company offers a range of products, including TASER devices, body-worn cameras, and in-car video systems, which help law enforcement agencies capture and manage evidence. Additionally, Axon provides software solutions for evidence management and real-time situational awareness, operating on a subscription model that generates recurring revenue. Unlike many competitors, Axon combines hardware and software offerings, allowing for a comprehensive approach to public safety technology. The goal of Axon is to enhance safety, accountability, and operational efficiency for law enforcement and public safety organizations worldwide.

Scottsdale, ArizonaHeadquarters
1993Year Founded
$246MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Government & Public Sector, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision
Fitness Programs
Mental Health
Pre-Tax Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)
Annual Bonuses
Stocks
Remote Work
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Room to Grow
Leadership Development Program
Learning and Development

Risks

Legal challenges over body camera compatibility may impact Axon's market position.
Integration of Dedrone may pose operational and financial challenges for Axon.
Increased competition from technology partners in Verkada's program could affect Axon's market share.

Differentiation

Axon leads in public safety tech with TASERs, body cameras, and evidence management.
Axon's SaaS model ensures recurring revenue through cloud-based evidence management solutions.
Axon's acquisition of Dedrone enhances its drone security capabilities, setting it apart.

Upsides

Axon's collaboration with Carbyne enhances situational awareness and emergency response.
The Dedrone acquisition expands Axon's market in drone security and airspace protection.
Strategic partnerships, like with Verkada, increase Axon's market reach and integration capabilities.

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