Software Engineering Manager, Prepared

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 Prepared

As of October 1, 2025, Prepared has officially joined forces with Axon—a major milestone for both our team and the public safety community. United by a shared mission to 

Protect Life, Axon and Prepared are ushering in a new era of AI-powered emergency communications. Together, we’re closing the gap between the first call for help and resolution in the field—empowering responders with the clarity they need when every second counts.911 is the backbone of public safety in America. But for too long, the professionals answering our calls have been let down by outdated technology. Prepared exists to change that. Since launching in 2021, we’ve used cutting-edge AI to help streamline millions of emergency calls across 49 states—supporting over 90 million people and transforming what's possible in crisis response.At Prepared, you’re not just joining a team—you’re helping shape the future of emergency services and building a safer, more connected world.

Position Overview

As an Engineering Manager, you will lead a team to deliver scalable, high-impact technology solutions that align with our strategic goals while remaining hands-on in the codebase. You will create an environment where innovation thrives, processes are efficient, and engineering excellence is the norm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of engineers. Foster growth and cultivate a culture of ownership, accountability, and innovation.
• Operational Focus: Establish processes to ensure consistent, high-quality code delivery. Drive efficiency and reliability in our systems and applications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Design, and other teams to align technical execution with business objectives. Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
• Technical Oversight: Guide the team through architectural decisions, balancing trade-offs between scalability, speed, and cost. Provide hands-on technical support as needed.
• Technical Contributions: Actively participate in hands-on development, especially in backend systems, while guiding the team with technical expertise.
• Code Reviews and Mentorship: Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain high-quality standards while mentoring team members in best practices.
• System Design: Lead the design and architecture of scalable backend systems and APIs, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement best practices, tools, and processes to drive technical excellence and team productivity.

What makes you a great fit:

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Excel at motivating teams, fostering growth, and building a sense of shared purpose as a people-centric leader.
• Demonstrate a proven ability to manage engineering teams and deliver complex projects in high-growth environments.
• Proven ability to balance leadership and technical contributions, excelling in roles requiring both hands-on coding and team management.
• Possess proficiency in modern tech stacks, with experience in or willingness to learn React, Ruby on Rails, and Golang
• Proficiency with cloud infrastructure, such as AWS, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to align technical and business goals.

 

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 every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Important Notes

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.

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. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.