Mobile Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Axon and lead the team designing technology for Axon Device Manager, Axon Device Checkout, and Fleet 3 Dashboard—mobile IoT applications connecting Axon devices to officers. You will help define and staff future mobile offerings, consolidating experiences and scaling the platform. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, designers, and a Release Manager to create secure, reliable mobile experiences. Your expertise in Android or iOS and knowledge of mobile architecture will enable you to set technical direction and improve code quality. Mentor engineers in the U.S. and partner with a team in Vietnam, fostering innovation and continuous learning. Enhance mobile capabilities—real-time video streaming, AI-driven insights, and seamless device management—will unlock value for customers. This remote-first role is based in Seattle, WA.

Requirements

• Experience – 8+ years in mobile or software development, with at least 3 years managing engineers; demonstrated success planning and delivering multiple overlapping projects that span several months
• Scalable Processes – Hands-on practice establishing engineering workflows that prioritize quality, security, maintainability, extensibility, and operational discipline
• Leadership – A track record of guiding and mentoring diverse teams while supporting both technical mastery and career growth
• Technical Expertise – Deep proficiency in either Android or iOS development—including shipping production apps to Google Play or the App Store

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of team objectives with organizational goals and priorities
• Drive execution—planning, backlog grooming, stand-ups, demos, and retrospectives—so the team ships predictably and learns continuously
• Deliver new features, performance optimizations, and reliability enhancements to customers on a predictable, high-quality cadence
• Provide dotted-line leadership for the mobile team in Vietnam—reviewing architecture, roadmaps, and release readiness while empowering their local manager for day-to-day execution
• Partner with Product and Design to craft intuitive, resilient mobile experiences
• Work cross-functionally with other engineering teams (Cloud, Firmware, Middleware, Other Mobile Teams) to deliver seamless integration of key components
• Contribute to architecture discussions, perform thoughtful code and design reviews
• Collaborate with Recruiting to attract top talent, then onboard, mentor, and develop engineers through regular 1:1s, feedback, and growth plans
• Champion modern engineering practices—CI/CD, automated testing, and observability—and cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with both Android and iOS
• Experience with App Consolidation
• Knowledge of Video Streaming and IoT Device Connectivity
• Familiarity with networking protocols such as TCP, UDP, BLE, and Wi-Fi, and comfort using tools like Wireshark or Charles for troubleshooting

Benefits

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Development Programs