Software Engineer II, Android Engineering

Join Axon and be a Force for Good At Axon, we're on a mission to Protect Life. We explore society's most critical safety and justice issues with an ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Life at Axon is fast‑paced, challenging, and meaningful.

You’ll take ownership, drive real change, and grow as you work for a mission that matters. Your Impact As a Software Engineer II on Axon’s Robotics team, you’ll help transform how law enforcement and military agencies deploy advanced robotic systems. You’ll build Android‑based software that runs on Axon’s Ground Control Station (GCS), enabling operators to interact with ground and air robots.

Your work will directly impact saving lives, and you’ll architect and lead critical software features for robotic command and control, video live streaming, and data management. Location This role is based in Boston and follows a hybrid schedule: in‑person Tuesdays‑Friday; remote Mondays (unless an accommodation is approved). What You’ll Do Lead engineering architecture and design reviews to ensure high standards in software quality.

Collaborate with product design to translate 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. 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 critical applications. Collaborate closely with other groups to align on goals, ensuring impactful and innovative solutions. What You Bring 3+ years of industry experience shipping Android applications to the Google Play Store.

Deep understanding of mobile phones and leadership in mobile design reviews and implementation. Experience with modern architecture (MVVM, MVI, etc.) and unit testing. Android expertise with Retrofit, Coroutines, OkHttp, Hilt, Jetpack Compose.

Experience working with remote data via REST and JSON. Understanding of networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, DHCP, DNS, Server‑Sent‑Events, WebSockets; debugging with Wireshark or Charles a plus. Nice To Have Experience with SDKs for Bluetooth, WiFi, Networking, Camera, Audio, File Management, and third‑party hardware integration.

Experience with video streaming and IoT device connectivity over BLE or WiFi. Benefits that Benefit You Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match. Discretionary time off.

Paid parental leave for all. Medical, Dental, Vision plans. Fitness Programs.

Emotional & Development Programs. Office snacks. Pay Axon offers total compensation: base pay, bonus, and stock awards.

The starting base pay ranges from USD 120,750 to USD 193,200, depending on geographic market and other factors. Benefit options support your physical, financial, and emotional well‑being. Equal Opportunity Employer Axon is an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity, and fosters inclusion.

We welcome applicants regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. If you require accommodation during the application process, please email recruitingops@axon.com. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr