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
As a Software Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of Android-focused engineers working on Axon’s Robotics team and Android initiatives. You will drive the development of innovative, mission-critical software solutions while fostering an environment that promotes collaboration, professional growth, and technical excellence.
This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of Axon’s Android-based software systems and applications, including those running on our Ground Control Station (GCS) for advanced robotics. Your team will deliver solutions that redefine public safety through real-time AI, video streaming, and data management. As a hands-on leader, you will set technical direction, mentor engineers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, reliable software.
Location: Boston, MA (Primarily Remote, but near Boston)
This role is primarily remote, but candidates must reside near Boston to collaborate in person when needed. Being close to our Boston office will allow you to actively engage with our vibrant Axon culture and foster stronger team connections.
Travel: While the job is Remote near Boston, the role does require close collaboration with teams in Scottsdale, AZ and Brussels, Belgium and travel may be required during critical planning sessions or upcoming product milestones.
What You’ll Do
Reports To: Engineering Manager
Direct Reports: 5-10 Software Engineers
This role involves managing a team dedicated to developing innovative and customized Android-based systems. The team blends expertise in app development with system-level Android customization to address unique user requirements and deliver impactful, high-performance solutions.
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Benefits that Benefit You
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 146,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 234,000 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 visitwww.axon.com/careers/benefits (http://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 [email protected]. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
