Senior Software Engineer I

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 a Senior Software Engineer I on the Frontend Squad, you will collaborate with other engineers to shape and drive technical solutions and architecture for scalable, high-performance frontend applications. You will work closely with engineers in your team and across the organization to review designs and steer them toward more reliable and sustainable outcomes, making you a force multiplier. You are a great collaborator and coach, and will help to grow engineers in your team. You foster a friendly, open, introspective culture that encourages everyone to speak their mind and avoid red tape, unnecessary rituals, bureaucracy, and politics. You foster a collaborative working environment and embody our company value of Join Forces.

Join us to work with a passionate, mission-driven group of folks who want to positively impact the lives of first responders and those that they serve.

What You’ll Do

• Build and own the technical roadmap for mission-critical web and desktop applications.
• Develop robust, reusable, and maintainable code using React, TypeScript, and modern frameworks.
• Contribute to cross-platform solutions, including Electron-based desktop applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and design solutions for the team’s biggest technical challenges.
• Lead engineering architecture and design reviews.
• Set a high technical bar for the team through code reviews and design feedback.
• Mentor and grow engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture.
• Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering to create integrated solutions that delight customers.
• Improve engineering processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and long-term architectural thinking.
• Build applications that adhere to high standards of availability and latency in this mission-critical space.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience.
• Proven experience developing large-scale, consumer-facing web applications.
• Expertise in TypeScript and React.
• Experience with Electron for cross-platform desktop applications.
• Experience working with cloud-based APIs and infrastructure.
• Strong experience with build and bundling tools like Webpack, Vite, or Rollup.
• Proficiency in unit, integration, and end-to-end testing approaches.
• Deep familiarity with Git and collaborative workflows (GitHub/GitLab).
• Experience optimizing web application performance (code splitting, lazy loading, reducing Time to Interactive).

Benefits that Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Development Programs
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

This role is based out of our Seattle, Boston, Atlanta or Scottsdale 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.

Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.

#LI-Hybrid

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

$141,000—$225,600 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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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 recruitingops@axon.com.  Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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