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
Today, public safety officers spend up to 2/3 of their time on the job filling out paperwork (sometimes with paper, sometimes with floppy disks). Not only is this tedious for officers, but the never-ending pile of paperwork reduces the amount of time they can spend out in the field, protecting their communities. Axon Records cuts down on paperwork so that officers can spend more time prioritizing the safety of our communities.
As a Software Engineer II on the 3P Search team, you will build and operate the critical systems that connect Axon Records to external law enforcement databases and third-party partners. This team owns two high-responsibility domains:
- NCIC & External Search – designing compliant, secure, and reliable backend systems that query NCIC and other state and federal databases, and supporting the workflows that initiate and monitor those searches.
- **Third-Party APIs **– exposing first-party Axon Records data to CAD vendors and internal Axon systems through stable, well-versioned, partner-facing APIs.
You’ll work on backend systems that sit at key integration boundaries - where correctness, reliability, auditability, and operational rigor matter deeply. While this is a backend-focused full stack role, you’ll also contribute to user-facing workflows and internal tooling that enable search initiation, monitoring, and troubleshooting. As part of this role, you’ll design services, reason about failure modes, operate systems in production, and continuously improve reliability in environments with real-world external dependencies.
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
**Work 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: Senior Manager, Software Engineering **Direct Reports: **None, individual contributor role
- Implement backend services that support NCIC searches and external database integrations
- Contribute to partner-facing Records APIs, including endpoint development and data modeling
- Integrate with external systems while ensuring secure, compliant handling of sensitive data
- Write high-quality, well-tested code that meets reliability and performance standards
- Improve monitoring, logging, and operational visibility for search and integration workflows
- Contribute to UI components that support operational workflows where needed
- Participate in on-call rotations and support incident resolution
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and partner teams to clarify requirements and deliver features
What You Bring
- 0-2+ years of professional software engineering experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- Strong programming fundamentals and experience building backend services
- Basic understanding of cloud-based systems, services, or development workflows
- Ability to work effectively on well-scoped tasks and ask for help when encountering ambiguity
- Strong willingness to learn new technologies, tools, and problem domains
- Collaborative mindset and clear communication skills when working with teammates
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with distributed systems concepts or service-oriented architectures
- Experience building prototypes quickly leveraging existing APIs, like at Hackathons
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools
- Interest in working across the fullstack and using multiple technologies
- Interest in working directly with customer feedback or real-world use cases
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
- Learning & Development programs
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- 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.
Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. 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 https://www.axon.com/careers.
Base Pay Range
$141,000—$225,600 USD
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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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.
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