Engineering Manager, Android Engineering - job 1 of 2

As an Engineering Manager in Android Engineering at Axon, you will be responsible for leading a team of up to 10 software engineers focusing on Android solutions for robotics. Your role includes driving the execution of team objectives, conducting planning and stand-up meetings, mentoring team members, and ensuring that high-quality software is delivered. You'll also collaborate closely with other engineering teams and manage Android application releases.

For the Engineering Manager position at Axon, candidates should have at least 8 years of software development experience, including 2 years in a managerial role, preferably within Android application or embedded systems. Strong technical skills in Android development, familiarity with scalable engineering processes, and experience in mentoring diverse teams are essential to succeed in this role.

Yes, the Engineering Manager role at Axon is primarily remote, which means you can work from the comfort of your home. However, it is necessary to reside near Atlanta, Georgia, to engage with the team in person as needed and to foster team collaboration. Candidates should expect occasional travel for critical planning sessions or product milestones.

In the Engineering Manager role at Axon, you will work with a diverse tech stack focused on Android applications, including Java and Kotlin. You'll also engage with technologies related to video streaming, IoT connectivity, and real-time data processing, ensuring that innovative solutions are delivered in line with public safety priorities.

Axon is committed to fostering professional growth and offers numerous opportunities for development. As an Engineering Manager, you'll have access to coaching, performance reviews, and resources to help you mentor your team effectively, which in turn supports their career progression within the company.

In answering this question, focus on specific experiences where you've successfully led an Android engineering team. Discuss how you managed projects, guided team members through challenges, and any successful outcomes that relate to software delivery and performance improvements.

Share strategies you've used to promote collaboration, such as regular team meetings, pair programming, or leveraging collaborative tools. Highlight how these methods led to improved teamwork or innovative solutions.

Discuss your personal mentoring style, including how you conduct one-on-ones, provide constructive feedback, and tailor your approach to individual team member's needs. Share specific examples of how your mentorship has positively impacted someone’s career growth.

Illustrate your approach to prioritization, perhaps by using frameworks like Agile or prioritizing based on business objectives. Provide examples of how you balanced multiple projects and ensured timely delivery without compromising on quality.

Give an overview of your experience with video streaming solutions, including any relevant projects you've led or contributed to. Describe specific technologies or protocols you've worked with and the challenges you overcame.

Discuss the importance of quality assurance and describe the practices you implement, such as code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines. Share specific outcomes or improvements in quality that resulted from these practices.

Provide a well-rounded view of both technical and soft skills that are critical for Android engineers, such as proficiency in Kotlin, understanding mobile UX/UI principles, and being able to communicate effectively within a team environment.

Explain your conflict resolution approach, emphasizing communication and understanding different perspectives. Provide an example of a conflict you managed successfully and how it ultimately led to a positive outcome.

Detail your commitment to iterative improvements by discussing methodologies like retrospectives or feedback loops. Highlight specific instances where implementing improvements led to enhanced team performance or project outcomes.

Talk about the various ways you keep your skills and knowledge fresh, such as attending conferences, participating in meetups, following tech blogs, or being part of relevant online communities, and how you disseminate this knowledge within your team.