Sr Software Engineer I

About the Company 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. 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 growing as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter. Your Impact As a senior engineer on the team, you will be intimately involved in architecture decisions that shape this product. You live and breathe cloud services that require high availability and fast, consistent performance. You operate in an AI‑first engineering environment, leveraging advanced AI systems to inform design decisions, accelerate development, and improve system reliability. You are expected to drive adoption of AI‑enabled engineering practices across teams, ensuring scalable and efficient development workflows. You will work closely with product managers and designers to ensure we are building the right solution for our customers, while also mentoring engineers on both system design and AI‑first development practices. What You’ll Do Location: Seattle, WA Direct Reports: None Lead engineering architecture design reviews, incorporating AI‑driven insights and system modeling Set a high technical bar through code and architecture reviews, including evaluation of AI‑generated code and patterns Mentor engineers on scalable system design and AI‑first development practices Drive adoption of AI‑assisted development tools and workflows across the engineering organization Work across teams with Product, Design, and Engineering to create integrated solutions Improve engineering processes by embedding automation, AI tooling, and intelligent workflows into planning and execution Build services that adhere to high standards on availability and latency in a mission‑critical environment Leverage AI systems to optimize performance, observability, and operational efficiency What You Bring Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 6+ years of professional software development experience Experience designing and delivering highly‑available, scalable cloud‑based systems Backend service experience in multiple managed languages such as Java, Scala, Go, C#, or similar Experience with SQL or NoSQL data stores Experience evaluating and integrating AI‑assisted development tools into engineering workflows Strong understanding of how AI can be applied to improve developer productivity, system design, and operational efficiency Benefits Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave for all Medical, dental, and vision plans Fitness programs Emotional and mental wellness support Learning and development programs Employee resource groups (ERGs) Snacks in our offices Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work. Base Pay Range: $141,000 USD – $225,600 USD Important Notes Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Equal Employment Opportunity 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 View email address on click.appcast.io. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Axon