Principal Security Engineer

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.

Your Impact 

As the Principal Security Engineer, you’ll serve as the technical leader of Axon’s Information Security team. You will play a critical role in defining and driving our security strategy while solving diverse and complex technical challenges. Your mentorship will foster the growth of junior team members, ensuring the continued excellence of the team. This position will empower you to make impactful technical decisions that protect our mission to create safer communities.

What You’ll Do 

Location: Work from home as much as you want, live nearby any of our awesome US R&D Hubs (Seattle, Scottsdale, Atlanta, or Boston) so you can easily collab in-person when it’s helpful and be an active part of our vibrant Axon culture.
Reports to: Chief Information Security Officer
Direct Reports: None

• Serve as the technical leader of the Information Security team, shaping security strategies and decisions.
• Design, implement, and manage advanced security solutions to protect Axon’s systems and data.
• Lead incident response efforts, conducting in-depth technical investigations and remediation activities.
• Evaluate and integrate security tools and technologies to improve security posture and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address diverse technical challenges, including cloud security, application security, and more.
• Mentor junior security engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering their career growth.
• Conduct security assessments, penetration tests, and code reviews to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities.
• Drive the adoption of security best practices across development and operational teams.
• Stay ahead of the latest security trends and threat landscapes to proactively protect Axon’s environment.
• Create technical documentation and deliver security training sessions to internal teams. 

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in information security, with significant hands-on experience in technical problem-solving.
• Deep expertise in areas such as cloud security (AWS, Azure, or GCP), application security, and incident response.
• Proven ability to lead technical projects and make strategic decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong mentoring skills, with a track record of fostering the growth of junior engineers.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to navigate and resolve diverse technical challenges.
• A genuine passion for Axon’s mission and a commitment to building a safer, better world.

Benefits that Benefit You

• 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
• 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.

Pay Transparency: 

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 177,300 in the lowest geographic market and USD 283,680 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.

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.