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Software Engineer II - C++/Rust

Axon · Kassel, Hesse, Germany

Posted about 3 months ago · Previously reposted

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Axon's roles stay open a median of 80 days
Reposted
Yes
taken down and listed again at least once
Salary listed
No
2% of Axon's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Axon
high
515 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
2026-10-22

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 Rust C++ Engineer II at Axon, you will contribute to the development of software systems that protect critical infrastructure from drone threats. Your role involves designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance C++ applications while migrating existing components to Rust. You will work closely with a team to optimize performance and ensure clean, maintainable code in a collaborative environment.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 3+ years of professional software development experience
  • Strong foundation in C++
  • Practical, hands-on experience developing Rust applications
  • Solid understanding of parallel and concurrent programming patterns
  • Experience developing and deploying software on Linux systems
  • Methodical approach to performance optimization

Worth weighing

  • Hybrid work schedule with in-person collaboration required Tuesday to Friday
  • No specific salary or benefits listed
  • Role involves working on critical safety and justice issues
  • Potential legal eligibility requirements for working in a firearms environment

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Listed by Axon on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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