Staff Software Engineer
About The Position
Axon’s Real Time Operations division builds situational-awareness software for emergency responders. The Staff Software Engineer will lead the design and development of critical cloud, web, and mobile systems for a real-time crime center application. The application ingests real-time signals from devices at scale and brings geo-located data and other feeds together on a map so responders can focus on the information most relevant to an incident. The role works closely with device, backend, frontend, communications, application, customer, and third-party teams to source device data and streaming media, and to deliver the information users need to make decisions. As a technical leader, the engineer will advise the division on long-term technical investments, collaborate with senior engineers, and mentor and develop future technical leaders. Customer empathy and collaboration with product and design are important to balancing business and engineering priorities. The position is based in Axon’s Boston office on a hybrid schedule: onsite Tuesday through Friday, with remote work on Mondays unless an approved workplace accommodation applies. It reports to the Director of Engineering.
Requirements
- 8 or more years of professional software development experience.
- Proven track record designing and building complex, highly available cloud systems.
- Experience with different data storage systems, such as relational and NoSQL databases.
- Experience with stream processing and message brokers.
- Experience mentoring and developing other senior software engineers.
- Ability to understand customer needs and collaborate with product and design teams on customer-focused features.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with web frontend technologies such as React, Redux, and TypeScript.
- Experience working with native iOS or Android mobile apps.
- Experience with maps or cartography.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical leader for the Real Time Operations division’s device state and notifications, partner integration, and mobile apps teams.
- Lead designs of major software components, systems, and features.
- Review key architecture designs from senior engineers across teams and uphold high standards for availability, performance, and usability.
- Set a high technical bar by writing well-tested, maintainable code and leading code and technical design reviews.
- Work with senior engineers to assess engineering risks and guide strategic engineering investments.
- Mentor and coach senior engineers and develop future technical leaders.
- Collaborate across Product, Design, and Engineering to drive and deliver the product roadmap.
- Build experiences that improve the safety and efficiency of users globally.
- Bring together real-time, geo-located device data and other data feeds on a map to support emergency responders.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- 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).
- Office snacks.
- Bonus and stock awards as components of total compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
