Software Engineer II
AxonSterling, Virginia, United StatesPosted 6 April 2026
Job Description
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 an engineering member on the team, you will make key design decisions that will shape our newest products. This platform will offer law enforcement administrators and crime analysts flexible access to key crime data, decision support, state and federal crime reports, and criminal investigation insights.
Work Location:
This role is based out of our Sterling, VA 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
What
You’ll
Do
Participate in code reviews and architecture design meetings
Own and drive end-to-end features with Product and Design
Ensure that your code hits a high bar for quality and performance
Partner with internal teams and agencies to make public safety data accessible and actionable
Influence peers, advise senior leaders, coach and mentor junior team members
Facilitate cross-team collaboration among engineers and contribute to the broader community of Dedrone engineers
What You Bring
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering, OR graduate of coding boot camp OR 3+ years of relevant experience in related field
Highly technical with experience developing and maintaining end-to-end, high availability, high throughput web-scale data systems
Backend experience in managed languages such as Java, Scala, Go, C#, or similar
Demonstrated ability to make tough technical decisions based on requirements, constraints, and trade-offs
You follow the latest in software engineering and open source technologies
Industry experience working with SQL or NoSQL data stores is a plus
Good Linux/Unix/Mac experience is a plus
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
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
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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