Senior Backend Engineer, Axon 911

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. About Axon 911 Axon 911 brings together Prepared and Carbyne under Axon. Together, we are creating the only platform that combines modern 911 infrastructure with an AI intelligence layer—helping public safety agencies move faster, make better decisions, and deliver better outcomes in the moments that matter most. 911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology. Axon 911 is here to change that. Joining this team means more than taking a job—it means helping shape the future of emergency response and building a safer, more connected world. Position Overview We're hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to help build the future of Emergency Call Triage—an AI-powered platform that helps emergency communication centers identify critical incidents faster and respond more effectively. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of AI, distributed systems, and public safety, helping deliver technology that can have a direct impact on saving lives. This is a hybrid role , with an expectation of four days per week in our Manhattan office. Key Responsibilities Design, build, and deploy backend services powering AI-driven emergency response workflows. Own features end-to-end from technical design through production deployment. Collaborate with product, engineering, and platform teams across the U.S. and Israel. Build systems that leverage LLMs, voice AI, and modern AI infrastructure. Create technical design documents and drive architectural discussions. Participate in customer-facing conversations to understand real-world challenges and improve product outcomes. What Make You a Great Fit 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. Strong backend and distributed systems expertise. Demonstrated experience owning projects from concept through production. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience working cross-functionally with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Familiarity with modern AI systems, LLM applications, or AI-enabled products. Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments and driving clarity. We believe this role requires someone who combines strong engineering fundamentals with a product-oriented, customer-focused mindset. Bonus Strong proficiency in Python or Typescript. Practical experience building production LLM applications. Agentic AI systems with tool calling and workflow orchestration. Experience building voice AI products using ASR, TTS, and real-time conversational frameworks. Benefits that Benefit You Competitive salary and 401k with employer match Discretionary time off Paid parental leave for all Medical, Dental, Vision plans Fitness Programs Emotional & Development Programs And yes, we have snacks in our offices The Pay: Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay for this role is between USD 141,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 216,600 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit www.axon.com/careers/benefits Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: level, function, training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, geographic market, and often a combination of all these factors. Our benefits offer an array of options to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. To see more details on our benefits offerings please visit https://www.axon.com/careers. Base Pay Range $141,000—$216,600 USD 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