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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 22 days Axon's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of Axon's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Axon
- low 0 stale, 11 reposted of 526 open
- Hiring momentum
- 811 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Axon's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Axon.
About this role
As a Manager of Software Engineering at Axon, you will lead a high-impact team focused on developing embedded software for devices that capture critical evidence for public safety. Your role involves managing team dynamics, conducting code reviews, overseeing project management, and collaborating with product managers and designers to deliver innovative solutions. You will also be responsible for instilling a culture of continuous improvement and ensuring high standards of quality and security in the software developed.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Axon as an employer.
What you need
- Minimum 3 years of experience leading teams with empathy and mentorship mindset
- Minimum 7 years experience in real-world firmware/embedded engineering or related projects
- Experience implementing engineering processes emphasizing quality, security, maintainability, and operational discipline
- 5+ years experience in professional software development in C/C++, Go, Python, or another systems programming language
- 5+ years experience writing unit, integration, and/or system level tests
- Understanding of computer science fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, run-time analysis, object-oriented design, and code quality verification
Nice to have
- Networking knowledge (such as TCP/IP, VPN, DNS, DHCP)
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Fitness Programs
- Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work schedule with required in-office presence Tuesday through Friday
- Some roles may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment
- Job description may change or be supplemented at any time based on business needs
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Listed by Axon on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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