Senior Application Security Engineer

1 Week ago • All levels • $152,850 PA - $244,560 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Application Security Engineer at Axon, you will be responsible for integrating security into the software development lifecycle. You will work with development teams to build secure applications, providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary. This includes building and maintaining security automation, acting as a security partner, providing training on secure coding practices, and identifying and addressing vulnerabilities. You will also be involved in leading vulnerability management efforts and championing security automation. The role requires a strong software development background and experience with security tools, cloud platforms, and containerization. Your responsibilities include partnering with engineers, designing secure architectures, and automating security checks to ensure the secure and efficient development of applications. Your contributions will directly impact the security posture of Axon's products, supporting the company's mission to Protect Life.
Must have:
  • Proficiency in programming languages like Python or Java.
  • Experience with 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 or Semgrep.
  • Ability to communicate technical security concepts to diverse audiences.
Good to have:
  • Contributions to or leadership in open-source security tools.
  • Relevant certifications
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Perks:
  • 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 our offices

Job Details

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 a Senior Application Security Engineer, you will drive security initiatives that integrate seamlessly into the software development lifecycle. This role is all about empowering development teams with the tools, knowledge, and processes to build secure applications. You’ll work side-by-side with developers as a security partner, not just a reviewer, to enhance our security posture while maintaining speed and innovation.

You will leverage your strong software development background and application security expertise to build scalable security automation and tooling. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about automating processes, enabling teams, and solving complex security challenges at scale.

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, San Francisco, 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: Senior Product Security Manager
Direct Reports: None

  • 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.

What You Bring

  • Proficiency in programming languages like 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 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.

 

#LI-Hybrid

 

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 152,850 in the lowest geographic market and USD 244,560 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.

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