Sr Software Engineer II - Streaming

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

On the Real Time Operations (RTO) Integrations team, we are accelerating the adoption of the Axon Fusus product as the go-to real-time crime center platform. We are building a team that delivers scalable integrations with hundreds of partners to enable critical workflows for our customers. These integrations are a critical part of the Axon Fusus eco-system and include everything from Cameras, Drones, Vehicle Location, License Plate Readers, Record Management Systems (RMS), Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) systems, and so much more.

As a Senior Software Engineer II, you’ll work closely with software engineers, product managers, and designers to ensure the solutions we deliver are highly available and enable Professional Services teams to manage the deployment and installation with minimal engineering support. You’ll work with integration partners to understand the varying needs of new agencies we are launching as well as lead the implementation of new features, helping shape our team culture and engineering processes.

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

Location: This role is based out of our Seattle, WA 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.

Reports to: Sr Manager, Software Engineering

Direct Reports: None

• Build and own the technical roadmap for Fusus integrations.
• Define scalable frameworks for deploying and managing real-time, cloud-native services.
• Lead engineering architecture and design reviews, setting a high technical bar.
• Develop and optimize low-latency, high-throughput distributed systems for real-time video and media.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency through strong observability and operational practices.
• Collaborate across Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver seamless integration solutions.
• Mentor and grow engineers, improving team software practices and processes.
• Drive improvements in sprint planning, stand-ups, and long-term engineering processes.
• Build and scale services on AWS and Azure, leveraging Kubernetes (EKS, AKS) and containerized deployments.
• Apply deep expertise in network protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, RTSP, WebRTC, VoIP) and real-time media systems.
• Leverage AI to create innovative customer experiences in mission-critical environments.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of professional software development experience
• Experience designing and delivering highly-available, scalable cloud-based systems
• Experience building and deploying Windows services
• Experience with designing and delivering remotely managed software
• Backend service experience in multiple, managed languages such as Python, Java, Go, C#, or similar
• Frontend experience in languages such as Javascript, Angular, React, HTML, CSS
• Experience working with SQL or NoSQL data stores
• Experience with realtime streaming event log or messaging technologies, such as Kafka or ActiveMQ
• Experience working with cloud based APIs and infrastructure
• Experience with AWS services and technologies
• Experience building cloud based integration solutions

Benefits That Benefit You

• Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all parents
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Fitness and wellness programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• Learning & Development budget
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices 

The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 148,500 in the lowest geographic market and USD 237,600 in the highest geographic market. 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 www.axon.com/careers/benefits.

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.

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.