Senior Site Reliability Engineer
@ Axon

Boston, Massachusetts, United States
$175,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 28 days ago

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Overview

Join Axon and be a Force for Good. At Axon, our mission is to Protect Life. We explore critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Here, you will take ownership and drive real change in a fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful environment.

Your Impact as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer

In the APX SRE organization, you will deliver practical, scalable solutions that support the reliability and performance of our mission-critical, cloud-native global Kubernetes platform. Your responsibilities include:

  • Building robust, easy-to-use Kubernetes platforms and tools.
  • Exemplifying cloud-native site reliability best practices.
  • Writing clear, maintainable, and performant code.
  • Debugging problems in cloud-native distributed systems.
  • Educating the engineering organization on architectural patterns.
  • Providing detailed documentation for self-service.
  • Continuously improving our Kubernetes platform for cost efficiency and reliability.
  • Taking calculated risks and championing new ideas.

Work Location & Schedule

This role is based in our Boston office and follows a hybrid schedule. You will work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays.

What You Bring

You should have 7+ years of experience in platform engineering and container orchestration, with hands-on experience in building cloud platforms on Azure and AWS, Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, etc.), programming (Python, Go, C#, Java), CI/CD, observability tools, and Infrastructure as Code.

Benefits

Competitive salary, 401k with employer match, discretionary time off, parental leave, comprehensive medical plans, fitness and development programs, and on-site snacks.

Additional Information

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and may change based on business needs. Axon is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply even if they do not meet every requirement.

Key skills/competency

  • Site Reliability Engineering
  • Kubernetes
  • Cloud Platforms
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • CI/CD
  • Observability
  • Programming
  • Documentation
  • Hybrid Work
  • Troubleshooting

How to Get Hired at Axon

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize resume: Highlight Kubernetes, AWS, CI/CD, and programming skills.
  • Research Axon: Understand their mission and culture.
  • Prepare examples: Demonstrate cloud-native reliability experience.
  • Showcase documentation: Provide examples of clear technical writing.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review Kubernetes clustering and deployment methods.
Practice coding in Python and Go.
Study cloud architecture with AWS and Azure.
Review Infrastructure as Code tools fundamentals.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging project teamwork experience.
Explain how you handle tight deadlines.
Discuss a time of taking calculated risks.
Share an experience of implementing feedback.

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