Staff/Principal Full Stack Software Engineer

📋 Description

• • As a Staff/Principal Full Stack Software Engineer at Axon Enterprise, Inc., you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our cloud-based Axon Records management system, a critical tool for law enforcement agencies worldwide.
• • You will be instrumental in modernizing how police departments capture, manage, and access vital data, streamlining report writing and approval workflows through structured data entry, real-time collaboration, and intelligent automation.
• • Your primary mission will be to reduce the administrative burden on officers, freeing them to spend more time serving and protecting their communities.
• • This role demands a seasoned engineer with a deep interest in backend technologies, coupled with a solid understanding of frontend and mobile development challenges, enabling you to contribute holistically to our complex software ecosystem.
• • You will be a key driver in the care, feeding, and growth of our scalable cloud-based systems and the engineering organizations that build them, instilling new ideas into our architecture and processes to support our next phase of expansion.
• • You will contribute to an exciting environment where your passion, experience, and analytical skills are leveraged to deliver new solutions for public safety, making a tangible positive impact on the world.
• • A significant aspect of your role will involve leading engineering architecture design reviews, ensuring our systems are robust, scalable, and maintainable.
• • You will set a high technical bar for the team by actively participating in and conducting code and architecture design reviews, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• • Mentoring junior and mid-level engineers will be a core responsibility, helping them grow their skills and contribute effectively to team goals.
• • You will collaborate closely with Product, Design, and other Engineering teams to tackle complex technical challenges across our stack, ensuring seamless integration and optimal performance for our customers.
• • A key contribution will be the continuous improvement of our engineering processes, including long-term strategic thinking, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups, to enhance team efficiency and productivity.
• • You will be responsible for building and maintaining services that adhere to our stringent standards for availability and latency, crucial for a mission-critical public safety system.
• • You will have the opportunity to work with and champion the adoption of the latest open-source technologies, keeping our stack modern and efficient.
• • This position is based in our Boston office, following a hybrid schedule, requiring onsite presence Tuesdays through Fridays to foster in-person collaboration, with flexibility for remote work on Mondays, unless an accommodation is approved.
• • You will report directly to the Director of Software Engineering, contributing to strategic technical direction and execution.
• • The role requires a proactive approach to problem-solving, a commitment to delivering high-quality software, and the ability to influence technical decisions across multiple teams and global locations.
• • You will be at the forefront of developing solutions that directly impact the safety and efficiency of law enforcement professionals, contributing to Axon's overarching mission to Protect Life.
• • Your work will involve designing, developing, and deploying robust backend microservices using managed languages like Go, Java, or Scala, ensuring they are beautiful, simple, and maintainable.
• • You will also leverage your frontend expertise in Javascript, Typescript, and React to contribute to the user interface and overall application experience.
• • Strong experience with databases, particularly SQL, will be essential for managing and querying the vast amounts of data our system handles.
• • You will be a key player in driving technical solutions and architectural decisions across various engineering teams, ensuring alignment and technical coherence.
• • This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the technical and organizational direction of a growing engineering team spread across multiple global locations, fostering innovation and best practices.
• • You will be empowered to take ownership of significant features and systems, driving them from conception through to production deployment and ongoing maintenance.
• • The position is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful work environment, where their contributions directly translate into real-world impact and societal benefit.
• • You will be part of a company culture that values candor, care, and diverse perspectives, working collaboratively towards a shared mission.
• • Your expertise will be crucial in scaling our platform to meet the growing demands of public safety agencies, ensuring reliability and performance under pressure.
• • You will contribute to a product that is not just software, but a vital tool that enhances the effectiveness and safety of those who protect us.