Software Engineer

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer in Forensic Intelligence, you'll work within a team building capabilities that enable public safety agencies to investigate and analyse the video evidence that officers rely on every day, stored in Evidence.com. You'll contribute to a technically diverse and challenging domain - spanning media processing pipelines, forensic analysis tools, and video format R&D - with mentorship from experienced senior engineers. This is a role where you'll grow quickly, working across the stack on problems that directly support Axon's missions to Protect Life and Preserve Truth.

Work Location: This role is based out of our London office and follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

What You'll Do

• Develop features across the team's scope - from forensic playback and investigation tooling to media processing pipelines and format analysis capabilities
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers to understand customer needs and ensure clear understanding of requirements
• Contribute to the quality and reliability of the team's systems through code reviews, test automation, and thoughtful engineering practices
• Work across the stack, learning new technologies and building expertise in the team's domain
• Participate in operational ownership of the team's services, including on-call support
• Join forces with engineers across London, Seattle, and Ho Chi Minh City to deliver capabilities used by hundreds of thousands of public safety professionals globally

What You Bring

• Preferably a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience with at least one of: TypeScript/React, Python, or C/C++
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, navigate ambiguity, and collaborate with your team to solve challenging problems
• Genuine curiosity and a passion for learning - you're excited by unfamiliar domains and new technologies
• Good communicator, able to explain your thinking clearly and ask good questions
• Desirable: Interest in or exposure to video, media processing, or digital forensics
• Desirable: Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred)

Benefits That Benefit You

• Competitive base salary and RSUs
• Pension plan with matching contributions
• Private health insurance and cash plans
• 30 days paid holiday plus UK public holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• GymPass subscription
• Life assurance and income protection
• Career growth, learning support, and wellness resources

Important Notes

Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com.

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