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.
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
Axon seeking a well-versed Data Analytics Engineer with expertise in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Power BI, and/or SSRS to support and enhance analytics for Axon software applications. This role is responsible for configuring system databases, designing and maintaining scalable analytics solutions, and developing reports and dashboards tailored to customer needs. The ideal candidate will work with data engineers, business stakeholders, and customers. They will make visualizations and reports that are easy to understand. They will also develop training strategies, create instructional materials, and provide support resources for deployment. Robust analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate proficiently with both technical and non-technical audiences are essential.
What You’ll Do
Location: Hybrid in office + up to 50% travel required.
Must be within commutable distance to one of our Hub locations listed below:
(Scottsdale AZ, Seattle WA, Boston MA, Atlanta GA)
Reports to: Director, Data Integration and Architecture
- Develop and maintain data pipelines, models, and dashboards to support business analytics and reporting needs.
- Partner with our public safety client agencies to understand their business processes, organizational needs, and how our products achieve their digital transformation objectives for their reporting and analytics needs
- Configure system databases to prepare the Axon Records, and Standards analytics
- Author and configure Power BI and/or SSMS reports, dashboards, and analytics as needed for our customers
- Train public safety agencies on Power BI and/or SSMS reporting capability in Axon’s applications
- Build tools that support our clients to successfully manage and navigate the digital transformation journey within their own agencies
- Create training strategies and plans. Also, make instructional materials for introducing customer software.
- Use effective instructional design methodologies and technologies as it relates to reporting & analytics
- Communicate testing plans, training plans, activities, and outcomes to appropriate internal and external stakeholders
- Partner with key stakeholders including Axon Academy on the development of eLearning training assets and delivery via Axon’s learning management system
- Partner with the product engineering teams to assess content, system developments/customization to maintain testing/training materials, and update for clients as needed
- Be a product subject matter expert (SME) in crime analytics and reporting
- Optimize data models and queries for performance and efficiency.
- Leverage AI tools (eg., Cursor, Claude, Gemini) to accelerate SQL query development, dashboard building and data model optimization.
- Lead complex, multi-agency analytics implementations end to end with minimal supervision
- Mentor and Provide technical guidance to juinior team members
- Drive best practices for SQL development, dashboard design, template versioning and data modeling across the team
- serve as primary technical SME and escalation point for customer analytics issues
What You Bring
- 7+ years of experience delivering and/or managing public safety software testing, training, and/or implementation projects
- Demonstrated ability to operate independently on ambigious, high-visibility projects
- Experience mentoring or technically leading peers
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in computer science/data analytics is preferred
- Proficiency in SQL management studio, Power BI, or similar reporting language
- Familiarity with AI assisted development tools to write, optimize and troubleshoot SQL queries and build dashboards more efficiently
- Deep level knowledge of Public Safety crime analysis is preferred
- Top-notch communication skills and the ability to communicate to both technical and non-technical customers/colleagues.
- Exposure to software development and continuous process improvement processes
- Proven success in transforming raw content into informative, engaging, and compelling learning experiences
- Must be able to write clear copy, instructions, and messages for both internal and external audiences, as well as scripts for audio and video.
- Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check and maintain confidential and highly sensitive information.
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
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected].
Skills Required
- 7+ years delivering and/or managing public safety software testing, training, and/or implementation projects
- Ability to operate independently on ambiguous, high-visibility projects
- Experience mentoring or technically leading peers
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in computer science or data analytics
- Proficiency in SQL, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Power BI, or similar reporting tools
- Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools to write, optimize, and troubleshoot SQL queries and build dashboards (e.g., Cursor, Claude, Gemini)
- Deep knowledge of public safety crime analysis
- Top-notch communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to transform raw content into engaging learning experiences and produce clear instructional copy and scripts
- Pass and maintain a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) background check
- Must be within commutable distance to a Hub location (Scottsdale AZ, Seattle WA, Boston MA, Atlanta GA) and able to work hybrid
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
Axon Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Axon and has not been reviewed or approved by Axon.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans with employer HSA contributions and 24/7 mental-health support. Wellness programs and fitness options further enhance the package.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Total rewards commonly include stock grants and an employee stock purchase plan alongside base pay and bonuses. Equity is highlighted as a motivating component of compensation.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered, including a standard period with additional supplemental pregnancy leave. Family-focused policies are positioned as a meaningful part of the overall benefits.
Axon Insights
What We Do
Our mission is to protect life by making the bullet obsolete and developing technologies to make the world a safer place. Axon is a software & hardware team of product experts, security pros, engineering wizards, sales & marketing pros, and technology buffs - all committed to helping make the world a safer place.
Why Work With Us
Axon innovations exist to bridge the divide between communities and law enforcement. Our team works to solve big societal issues by providing public safety with the tools to help decrease use-of-force and increase transparency and accountability. Big goals mean we need high-performance teams, independent thinking, and cross-functional excellence.
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