Senior Application Security Engineer II
Axon
Join the mission to protect life. At Axon, we’re on a mission to protect life, working on critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. We work better together, connecting with candor, care, and diverse perspectives.
Your Impact
As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you will drive security initiatives integrated into the software development lifecycle, empower development teams with tools, knowledge, and processes to build secure applications, and automate processes at scale.
What You’ll Do
- Integrate Security into Development
- Build and maintain security automation tools to seamlessly embed security checks into CI/CD pipelines.
- Partner with engineering teams to design secure‑by‑default architectures and workflows.
- Enable Developer Success
- Act as a trusted advisor and partner for development teams, providing actionable guidance to address security.
- Deliver training and mentorship on secure coding practices, empowering teams to proactively prevent vulnerabilities.
- Proactively Identify Risks
- Deploy and operationalize static (SAST), dynamic (DAST), and dependency (SCA) scanning tools.
- Lead vulnerability management efforts, ensuring critical vulnerabilities are identified, prioritized, and remediated.
- Advocate for a "security debt" reduction mindset to maintain long‑term product integrity.
- Champion Security Automation
- Create and enhance tools that automate repetitive tasks and accelerate vulnerability detection and remediation.
- Stay ahead of industry trends to evaluate and implement cutting‑edge security solutions.
Location : Seattle, WA office; hybrid schedule (on‑site Tuesdays–Fridays, remote Mondays). Reports to: Senior Product Security Manager. Direct reports: None.
What You Bring
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C#.
- Strong experience with modern development workflows, including CI/CD pipelines and Git‑based version control.
- In‑depth understanding of vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
- Hands‑on experience with security tools like Snyk, Semgrep, or similar.
- Ability to simplify and communicate technical security concepts to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated success in partnering with developers to integrate security without disrupting velocity.
- Experience performing secure code reviews and interpreting SAST/DAST results.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Contributions to or leadership in open‑source security tools.
- Relevant certifications.
Benefits
- 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
- Snacks in office
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; base pay ranges from USD 152,850 to USD 244,560 depending on geographic market and other factors.
Don’t meet every requirement? That’s okay. We encourage you to apply if you’re excited about protecting life and your experience aligns with our mission.
Important notes: This 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 are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please contact
Seniority level
- Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
- Full‑time
Job function
- Information Technology
- Public Safety