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Senior Software Engineer, Android Engineering

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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Job Description

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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

As a Senior Software Engineer on Axon’s Robotics team, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming how law enforcement and military agencies deploy advanced robotic systems. You will work with a talented, fast-paced team focused on building the Android-based software application that will run on Axon’s Ground Control Station (GCS) used by operators to interact with advanced ground and air robots. You will work to solve challenging problems and provide simple and elegant solutions to complex customer needs that will have a direct impact on saving lives. You’ll architect and lead critical software features for advanced robotic command and control, AI, video livestreaming, and data management.

Here, you’ll collaborate with a variety of engineers, product visionaries, and designers to push the boundaries of mobile robotics software and deliver a best-on-class solution to customers. This is your chance to work on something that combines technical complexity with meaningful impact. If you're driven by solving intricate technical problems, passionate about Android development, and ready to play a crucial role in shaping a product that redefines public safety, we want you on our team. Help us build a platform that truly makes a difference in protecting life, truth, and justice.

What You’ll Do

Location: Boston, MA (Primarily Remote, but near Boston)
This role is primarily remote with no expectation to be in the office in any cadence, 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.
Reports To: Engineering Manager

  • Lead engineering architecture and design reviews to ensure high standards in software quality.
  • Collaborate with the Axon product design team to turn mobile UI designs into functional, engaging solutions.
  • Drive the entire mobile software lifecycle, from prototyping to commercialization and post-launch support.
  • Interface with cloud services for seamless integration across platforms.
  • Set a high technical standard for the team through code and design reviews.
  • Mentor engineers, fostering growth and technical skill development within the team.
  • Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions that meet customer needs.
  • Enhance engineering processes, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and long-term planning.
  • Build robust and reliable mission critical software that meets high standards for stability in mission-critical applications.
  • Collaborate closely with other groups to align on goals, ensuring we deliver impactful and innovative solutions.

What You Bring

  • 6+ years of industry experience shipping Android applications to the Google Play Store.
  • Understand the ins and out of mobile phones; expected to lead mobile design reviews as well as the implementation of their designs to release and post-release monitoring
  • Experience with modern architecture (MVVM, MVI, etc) including unit testing
  • Android experience with Retrofit, Coroutines, Okhttp, Hilt, Jetpack Compose
  • Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON
  • Understanding and experience with networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, Server-Sent-Events, Websockets (debugging with Wireshark or Charles a plus)

 

Nice To Have

  • SDKs: experience related to Bluetooth, WiFi, Networking, Camera (Photo/Video), Audio, File Management, connecting to and interacting with third party hardware
  • Experience working with video streaming and IoT devices / connectivity over BLE or Wifi

Benefits that Benefit You

  • Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
  • Discretionary time off
  • Paid parental leave for all
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Fitness Programs
  • Emotional & Development Programs
  • 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.

 

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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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