Senior Software Engineer, Enterprise

As a Senior Software Engineer at Axon, your primary responsibilities will include designing, developing, testing, and maintaining cloud software solutions focused on enterprise markets, particularly around body-worn cameras (BWC). You’ll also participate in code reviews, communicate project statuses, and facilitate collaborations across teams to enhance the overall developer experience.

To apply for the Senior Software Engineer position at Axon, candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with 8+ years of software engineering experience. Strong background in cloud-based systems, proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, experience with backend languages like Java or C++, and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes are essential qualifications.

Axon places a strong emphasis on employee growth and development. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll have access to various learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and the chance to work closely with a diverse community of engineers, which enhances your skills and promotes ongoing professional development.

The work culture at Axon is dynamic and collaborative. As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll experience a fast-paced environment where your contributions are valued. You’ll work alongside passionate teams committed to making a meaningful impact, with opportunities for flexible working arrangements to maintain work-life balance.

A Senior Software Engineer at Axon is expected to work with various technologies, including cloud systems supporting IoT, coding in JavaScript/TypeScript, as well as backend languages such as Java or C++. Familiarity with databases like MySQL or Cassandra and tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD tools is also required to successfully fulfill the role.

To ensure the quality and security of code, it’s essential to adhere to best practices such as code reviews, automated testing, and using static analysis tools. Highlighting your experiences in implementing these techniques during the interview can demonstrate your commitment to maintaining high standards in coding.

When discussing cloud-based systems, emphasize your hands-on experiences, including specific projects where you’ve designed and implemented highly available and scalable solutions. Mention any challenges faced and how you overcame them that led to improvements in system performance.

For this question, share specific instances where you’ve worked in Agile environments. Discuss your role in sprint planning, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and how Agile principles influenced your engineering process. Providing concrete examples will help illustrate your adaptability and team spirit.

When addressing production issues, it is crucial to maintain a methodical approach. Explain your typical troubleshooting process, including identifying the problem, analyzing logs, isolating variables, and collaborating with team members to devise a solution. This will show your proactive stance toward production challenges.

Clearly outline your proficiency in backend programming languages like Java, C++, or Go. Share examples of projects where you've utilized these languages to solve specific problems or implement features, demonstrating your versatility and depth of knowledge in backend development.

Discuss your mentoring philosophy and provide an example of a mentoring experience, focusing on how you helped a junior engineer grow their skills. Emphasize the importance of providing constructive feedback and creating an encouraging environment for learning.

To showcase your teamwork skills, share strategies that promote effective collaboration, such as regular stand-ups, code reviews, and pair programming. Provide examples of how these practices have led to successful project outcomes in your past experiences.

Express your commitment to continuous learning by mentioning resources you use, such as industry blogs, online courses, or community meetups. Highlight any recent technologies you've adopted in your projects or research that showcase your proactive approach.

Explain your involvement in the release management process, including preparing deployment scripts, conducting rollbacks, or automating CI/CD pipelines. Discuss the methodologies you've employed and how they contributed to smoother releases in past projects.

Outline your approach to effective communication, including regular updates with stakeholders, maintaining transparency about project risks, and proactive problem-solving methods. Sharing an example of a project where you managed risks successfully will solidify your strategy.