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Senior Software Engineer, Axon AI

AxonLondon, England, United KingdomAxon EVG_R&D
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
3 Mar 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

The Senior Software Engineer, Axon AI position is an opportunity based in London, England, where the chosen candidate will lead the development of a stealth AI product within a small team. This role suits an experienced engineer with a passion for 0-to-1 building and heavy AI-native delivery.

Role Overview

Axon is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Global Artificial Intelligence pillar to help shape a stealth product from concept through launch. Based out of the London office on a hybrid schedule, the job involves working onsite Tuesday through Friday and remotely on Mondays. The role reports directly to the SVP of AI and focuses on building solutions that leverage artificial intelligence as a primary lever across the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the creation of major product surfaces and services, taking full ownership of features end-to-end from design to operations.
Drive product clarity amidst ambiguity by defining problems, shaping MVP scope, setting success metrics, and aligning stakeholders.
Build and ship software AI-natively across planning, implementation, testing, code review, debugging, and operations.
Measure and enhance delivery outcomes utilizing engineering metrics such as lead time, PR throughput, defect rates, test coverage, and incident load.
Make pragmatic architecture decisions that balance speed and scalability.
Enforce strong engineering hygiene, including testing strategies, CI/CD, observability, and sensible release practices.
Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to prioritize, sequence, and deliver high-value increments.
Mentor fellow engineers and contribute to a high-trust, high-ownership team culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
Seven or more years of software development experience, including direct ownership of production product capabilities.
Demonstrated, heavy AI-native delivery with consistent use of artificial intelligence across the software development lifecycle.
Strong engineering judgment under uncertainty with the ability to simplify complex problems.
Experience in building cloud-native services or scalable modern user experiences.
Strong product judgment to frame problems, define MVP scope, and drive toward measurable customer outcomes.

Nice to Have

Startup or internal incubation experience.
Experience responsibly integrating AI and LLM capabilities into product experiences.
A proven track record of accelerating teams through technical leadership.
Background operating in PM-light environments where engineers help drive prioritization and discovery.

Skills and Tools

LLM integration and deployment
AI-native software delivery practices
Cloud-native services development
CI/CD and observability tools
Modern software engineering hygiene and testing strategies

Salary and Benefits

Competitive base salary and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Comprehensive pension plan featuring matching contributions
Private health insurance and cash plans
Thirty days of paid holiday plus UK public holidays
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave options
GymPass subscription
Life assurance and income protection
Career growth support and wellness resources

About the Company

Axon is on a mission to Protect Life, exploring critical safety and justice issues through an ecosystem of advanced devices and cloud software. The company values candor, care, and diverse perspectives, fostering a fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful environment where employees take ownership to drive real change.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official company careers page to submit your application.

Skills and tech stack

LLM

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Senior Software Engineer, Axon AI role located?

The position is based out of the Axon office in London, England, United Kingdom, following a hybrid schedule with onsite work from Tuesday through Friday and remote work available on Mondays.

How many years of experience are required for this job?

Candidates must have 7+ years of software development experience, which includes the ownership of product capabilities in production.

What working model does Axon follow for this London-based role?

The role follows a hybrid schedule requiring team members to work onsite from Tuesday to Friday, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays.

What specific skills or technology experience are highlighted?

The role requires heavy AI-native delivery across the software development lifecycle, cloud-native services experience, and familiarity with LLM capabilities.

What benefits are provided with this position?

Benefits include a competitive base salary and RSUs, a comprehensive pension plan with matching, private health insurance, 30 days of paid holiday plus public holidays, enhanced parental leave, a GymPass subscription, life assurance, and career growth support.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Axon careers page.

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