Senior Backend Engineer, Prepared
Axon is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the Assistive Dispatch team within Axon 911, a division focused on modernizing emergency response systems. This role involves developing systems that ingest, process, and analyze real-time radio communications for 911 centers, bridging physical dispatch center infrastructure with Axon's cloud platform. The position is based in New York, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring four days per week in the Manhattan office.
Key responsibilities include building and scaling systems that handle real-time radio traffic from dispatch centers, developing software for both edge devices and cloud backend systems, and designing integration pipelines across diverse hardware and network configurations. The engineer will also standardize device-to-cloud data flows, debug and support deployments in real-world environments, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver value. Ownership of projects from scoping through production rollout is expected.
The ideal candidate has over five years of software engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and proficiency in or eagerness to learn Ruby on Rails and Golang. Experience with frontend technologies like React is beneficial. A background in edge computing or embedded systems, comfort working in fast-paced environments, and a high ownership mindset are essential. Interest in solving complex integration problems is also valued.
Axon offers a competitive salary, discretionary time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, and vision plans, fitness programs, and emotional and development programs. The starting base pay for this role ranges from $141,000 to $216,600, depending on various factors. Additional benefits include a 401k with employer match and office snacks.
Joining Axon means contributing to a mission-driven company dedicated to protecting life through innovative technology solutions. The company fosters a collaborative and fast-paced work environment, offering opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a significant impact on public safety.