Sr Software Engineer II, VR

Axon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer II to join their VR team, focusing on developing mission-critical cloud services and backend infrastructure. This role combines cutting-edge technology with a meaningful mission to protect life through law enforcement and public safety solutions.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact VR technology while building scalable cloud services. As a senior engineer, you'll lead architecture decisions, mentor team members, and work closely with product and design teams to create innovative solutions for first responders.

The role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in backend services using languages like Java, Scala, or Go. Strong database knowledge (SQL and Cassandra) and cloud architecture experience (Azure/AWS) are essential. The position offers a competitive salary range of $162,825 - $260,520, depending on location and experience.

Working at Axon means joining a mission-driven company that values technical excellence and customer impact. The hybrid work environment allows flexibility to work from home while maintaining connection with R&D hubs in Seattle, Scottsdale, Atlanta, or Boston. Benefits include discretionary PTO, comprehensive healthcare, and unique opportunities like ride-alongs with law enforcement to better understand customer needs.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about both technical excellence and Axon's mission to protect life. They should be comfortable leading architecture decisions, mentoring others, and working across teams to solve complex technical challenges. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in public safety while working with cutting-edge VR and cloud technologies.