Senior Cloud Software Engineer

Company: Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathe
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: April 29, 2025

Job Description:

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 Axon Fusus IoT Cloud Engineering team, we are responsible for building, scaling, and optimizing cloud-based solutions that integrate seamlessly with Axon's IoT device infrastructure. Our cloud services support real-time data ingestion, processing, and analytics while ensuring high availability and security. As a Senior Cloud Software Engineer, you will work closely with IoT Device Engineers, Embedded Engineers, and Security teams to develop high-performance, distributed backend services. You will design scalable cloud architectures, build serverless computing workflows, and optimize IoT data pipelines.

Join us to work with a passionate, mission-driven group of engineers who are committed to advancing real-time public safety solutions.

What You'll Do

Location: Work from home as much as you want, live nearby our awesome Atlanta R&D Hub, so you can easily collab in-person when it's helpful and be an active part of our vibrant Axon culture
Reports to: Software Engineering Manager

• Design and develop cloud-based microservices and APIs using Python, Node.js, or Go
• Build and maintain serverless applications leveraging AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, and SNS
• Implement and manage AWS CDK-based infrastructure as code for automated deployment
• Develop high-performance APIs with frameworks like Django, Flask, FastAPI, or Express.js
• Optimize IoT data ingestion and processing pipelines for scalability and low latency
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Cloud, IoT, Security) to integrate cloud services with IoT devices
• Implement security best practices in cloud applications, ensuring data integrity and compliance
• Lead technical discussions, mentoring, and best practice adoption within the engineering team
  What You Bring
  
  • 8+ years of experience in cloud software development, distributed systems, and serverless applications
  • Proficiency in Python, Node.js, or Go
  • Experience with AWS-managed services such as Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, SNS, and AWS IoT
  • Expertise in AWS CDK and infrastructure as code principles
  • Strong experience with backend web frameworks such as Django, Flask, FastAPI, or Express.js
  • Understanding of event-driven architectures and message queue systems
  • Proven track record in optimizing cloud applications for performance and scalability
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills for cloud-based applicationsBenefits 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.
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