Solutions Architect, Axon 911 ( East Coast)
Axon · New York, New York, United States
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The posting
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.
Who we are
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911 is the backbone of public safety, yet the professionals behind it have long been held back by outdated technology.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.
Your Impact
The Solution Architect position is a technical role responsible for providing guidance and consulting for client-facing solutions leveraging Axon 911's call handling systems in a variety of operational schemes in both government and private sector use cases.
As a Solution Architect at Axon 911, you will be responsible for assisting the sales cycle as well as the operations department by designing end-to-end solutions including Axon 911's products as well as integrations with 3rd party solutions.
You will participate in both pre-sales services and delivery activities on strategic engagements for clients and with partners to provide optimal and comprehensive solutions; write technical specs, systems, and flow diagrams; and collaborate and perform research for different technologies and solutions together with our R&D and CTO departments.
What You’ll Do
Define, at an architectural and design level of detail, technical solutions aligned with our client's business problems (leveraging Axon 911's cloud solution with customers' existing architecture and according to local regulations)
Assist Axon 911's regional partners with scoping complex deployment solutions, which typically involve multiple products, networks, and complex integrations with client applications/systems
Work with our sales team on new opportunities to understand customer objectives and provide continuity for architecture and roadmap exercises, including technical specs, build of materials, and detailed architecture diagrams and flows
Prepare model RFPs and responses to customer RFPs
Perform research on different technologies or other vendor solutions in the context of client requirements for integration
Provide thought leadership and ensure that customer engagements are aligned with Axon 911's implementation best practices
Provide hands-on assistance with the detailed design and implementation approach of selected engagements
Demonstrate product and technical leadership on Axon 911's projects with customers and partners
Assist delivery teams with deploying technical solutions, developing code, and resolving technical issues as required
What You Bring
Experience in a technical role in the public safety industry
Architectural mindset – the ability to view the solution in multiple levels and from multiple viewpoints
Extensive experience in a Professional Services environment engaging with executive stakeholders, solution architects, and extended program teams
Vast experience with AWS and Azure Cloud Platform and Automation
Experience with cloud infrastructure as a service (IaaS) / platform as a service (PaaS), microservices, and Docker containers
Proven experience in business analysis, requirements gathering, and designing and implementing solutions
Fundamental experience with Cisco collaboration solutions, deployment, and best practices
Proven knowledge and experience in networking and full knowledge of the OSI model and deep understanding of 1-7 Network Layers
Deep understanding and knowledge in VoIP and Streaming Technologies: SIP, RTSP, RTMP, SIP-to-PSTN gateways, SIP Trunk, WebRTC
Experience with configuring routers and firewalls
Must be flexible to work with global teams and working on different time zones
Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate technical details in a clear and understandable manner
Ability to handle and overcome objections in both a pre-sales and engagement delivery context
Ability to learn technology quickly through instruction and self-training
Ability to work in an international, fast-growing environment
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time
Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
Discretionary paid time off
Paid parental leave for all
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Fitness Programs
Emotional & Mental Wellness support
Learning & Development programs
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
And yes, we have snacks in our offices
Benefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
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 88,200 in the lowest geographic market and USD 141,120 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 .
$88,000 — $141,000 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 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.
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