Manager, Software Engineering

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

On the Real Time Operations (RTO) team, we are redefining how public safety professionals interact with real-time data through the Fusus web application. Our goal is to deliver an intuitive, performant, and reliable user experience that empowers first responders and public safety agencies to make faster, more informed decisions.

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of frontend and full-stack engineers responsible for the Fusus web client; our primary end-user interface. You'll help shape the product experience, guide technical execution, and grow the team in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. You'll collaborate closely with Product Management, Design, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver new features, continuously improve usability, and maintain a high bar for design and quality.

This is an ideal role for a frontend-oriented engineering leader who thrives on building mission-critical software that directly supports our customers in the field.

What You'll Do

Location: Seattle or Atlanta

Reports to: Senior Manager of Engineering

Direct Reports: Yes

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers focused on delivering the Fusus web client, the primary interface for our customers.

• Drive technical direction, architecture decisions, and code quality across our frontend stack.

• Partner closely with Product and Design to translate user needs into polished, reliable, and scalable experiences.

• Define and evolve team processes that support high execution velocity and consistent delivery.

• Foster a strong engineering culture based on inclusion, quality, and shared ownership.

• Lead regular planning, standups, retrospectives, and performance reviews to support team growth and health.

• Balance hands-on technical guidance and influence with people leadership and strategic planning.

• Advocate for performance, accessibility, and usability best practices across the product.

• Stay current on the latest trends in frontend development and continuously bring innovation to the team.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2+ years in an engineering management or tech lead capacity with direct reports.
• Passion and drive to build quickly iterated on, highly reliable, end user experiences.
• Strong background in frontend development and web application architecture.
• Hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.
• Deep understanding of browser fundamentals, performance optimization, and responsive design.
• Experience working with RESTful APIs and managing client-side data architecture.
• Familiarity with state management approaches (e.g., Redux, NgRx, Zustand).
• Passion for great UX, accessibility, and building software that matters to real people.

Benefits that Benefit You

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