Sr. Software Engineer I
axonWashington (DC)
About the role
Overview:
As a Senior Software Engineer I on the VR Cloud Services team, you lead full‑stack development for Axon’s VR training platform, spanning backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and React apps. You shape technical direction, uphold quality, and mentor peers, delivering scalable, secure solutions for training programs. You work closely with cross‑functional partners to solve complex problems and apply AI-assisted tooling to accelerate delivery. This role combines mission impact with hands‑on technical execution in a fast‑paced environment. Compensation / Benefits Competitive salary 401k with employer match Discretionary paid time off Paid parental leave Medical, dental, vision plans Learning & Development programs
Responsibilities:
Design and build full‑stack features across backend services, APIs, data systems, and React apps for Axon VR training Lead the technical execution of projects from design to release and collaborate with engineers to manage scope and trade‑offs Build reliable, scalable services with strong availability, latency, security, observability, and maintainability Set a high technical bar through code reviews, design reviews, and engineering practices Work with Product, Design, QA, VR client teams and other Axon groups to solve complex problems Mentor engineers through technical guidance and collaborative work Apply AI‑assisted engineering tools across design, implementation, testing, and debugging with disciplined validation
Key requirements:
6+ years of professional software engineering experience delivering complex projects Strong backend experience designing and operating production services, APIs, distributed systems, and data stores Proficiency with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend/web frameworks like React Experience building and operating cloud‑based systems on Azure, AWS, or GCP (testing, observability, deployment, incident response) Strong engineering judgment and collaboration skills, including mentoring and cross‑team influence Experience with AI‑assisted development tools and validating generated work Bachelor’s collaboration mentoring problem solving JavaScript/TypeScript React APIs and data pipelines
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