Leadership Development Program 2027
Axon
$60,000 - $96,000 / year
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Description
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.
LAUNCH A CAREER THAT CHANGES THE WORLD
Axon's Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a highly selective, two-year rotational experience at one of the world's fastest-growing publicly traded technology companies. Built for ambitious graduates who want to solve meaningful problems, work directly with senior leaders, and accelerate their careers, the LDP is designed to identify, develop, and empower Axon's next generation of leaders.
WHO IS AXON?
Every day, millions of people rely on Axon's technology to make communities safer and more accountable. From AI-powered evidence management and body-worn cameras to drones and virtual reality training, we're building technology that protects lives and helps shape the future of public safety.
- Axon is the industry leader in public safety technology, including body-worn cameras, TASER energy weapons, sensors, drones, virtual reality, and digital evidence management. Our mission is to Protect Life, Preserve Truth and Accelerate Justice through innovations in hardware and software.
- Led by CEO and Founder Rick Smith’s lifelong commitment to making the world safer, Axon launched its Moonshot goal in 2022: to cut gun-related deaths between police and the public by 50% in 10 years.
- What does it look like to work at Axon? WATCH this high-speed drone tour of Axon HQ!
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THE LDP EXPERIENCE
Axon’s Leadership Development Program places high-potential early-career talent in leadership-track roles across the company. Designed for individuals who are eager to gain broad business exposure in a high-growth technology environment, the LDP gives participants the opportunity to tackle high-impact challenges, influence decisions, and help shape Axon’s future.
- Join a cohort of 15+ participants with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives
- Complete 3–5 rotations over two years, with flexibility to co-create your experience based on your skills, interests, and career goals
- Own meaningful work from day one, partnering with senior leaders to solve complex business challenges
- Lead high-priority projects across areas such as product strategy, go-to-market execution, operational scale, financial analysis, corporate development, and customer impact
- Build your rotational experience across functions such as Product Management, Sales, Marketing, Strategy & Operations, Finance, Corporate Development/M&A, People Operations, Investor Relations, and product-focused teams across Axon’s hardware, software, AI, VR, and public safety technology portfolio
- Receive mentorship from an extensive network of LDP alumni and senior leaders, including Axon President Josh Isner
- Participate in LDP-specific programming, including panels, speaker sessions, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
- Build a strong peer and company network through cohort experiences and community-building events, including access to the Axon Suite at Phoenix Suns and Boston Celtics NBA games and select concerts
- Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are well-positioned for high-impact, leadership-track roles across Axon
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or graduate degree, with an expected graduation date by June 2027
- Demonstrated leadership experience — in school, work, athletics, research, entrepreneurship, or the community
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous, high-growth environments
- Enthusiasm for Axon's Mission and Core Values
PLEASE NOTE
- Start Date: August 2027
- Location: Scottsdale, AZ (Axon Headquarters) or Boston, MA; rotations may include other offices such as Seattle, Washington DC, London, Ho Chi Minh City, and Sydney. This role follows a hybrid schedule. We rely on in-person collaboration and ask that team members work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.
- Travel: This role requires domestic and/or international travel; frequency varies by assigned rotation.
- Note: This role is open to all qualified applicants, including international applicants from non-U.S. colleges and universities. We are able to host J-1 Exchange Visitors through a designated sponsor organization. Applicants must meet the requirements for a J-1 program.
NOTABLE COMPENSATION + BENEFITS
- Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Fitness programs
- Mental and emotional wellness support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
We are an equal opportunity employer that values justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you need assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please contact recruitingops@axon.com. This email is for accommodation requests only.
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.
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.
We collect personal information from applicants to evaluate candidates for employment. You may request access, deletion, or exercise other CCPA rights at axongreenhousesupport@axon.com or via our Axon Privacy Web Form. For more information, please see the Your California Privacy Rights section of our Applicant and Candidate Privacy Notice.
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.
Phishing alert: Axon will never ask you to pay for any part of the hiring process, including training, equipment, or background checks. We do not make job offers via text message, WhatsApp, or instant messaging platforms without a formal interview process. All legitimate job openings are listed on our official careers page at https://www.axon.com/careers. If you receive a suspicious offer or outreach from an email address that is not @axon.com, or if you are asked for sensitive personal information (bank details, Social Security Number) prematurely, please ignore the message and report it to recruitingops@axon.com.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Fitness programs
- Mental and emotional wellness support
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
About this role
Axon's Leadership Development Program is a two-year rotational experience designed for recent graduates or those finishing their degrees by June 2027 who want to launch careers in a fast-growing public safety technology company. You'll complete three to five rotations across functions like product management, sales, strategy, finance, and corporate development, working on high-priority projects alongside senior leaders from day one. The program places you in a cohort of 15+ early-career professionals and offers mentorship from an extensive alumni network, including Axon's president, plus structured leadership development programming.
The role demands strong analytical and communication skills, demonstrated leadership experience in any form, and comfort operating in ambiguous, high-growth environments. You'll be based in either Scottsdale, Arizona or Boston, Massachusetts, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence Tuesday through Friday. International travel is part of the experience, and the company supports J-1 visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants.
Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $96,000 base salary, plus bonus and stock awards. Benefits include a 401(k) match, comprehensive health coverage, paid parental leave, fitness and wellness programs, and discretionary time off. The program is built for people motivated by Axon's mission to advance public safety technology and reduce gun-related deaths—meaningful work matters here as much as career acceleration.
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