GT - 2027 R&D Program

Axon; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for a 12-week program based in Seattle or Boston, with a hybrid schedule. Team members work on end-to-end features with mentoring, participate in code reviews, and present ideas to leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration, learning, and contributing to public safety solutions. Interns typically have 1:1s with a mentor, regular career discussions, and opportunities to present to executives.

Qualifications

• Pursuing graduation in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field at a college, university, or bootcamp.
• Experience in at least one object-oriented language such as Java, Python, Scala, Go, C#, or similar.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix/Mac environments and databases (SQL/NoSQL).

Responsibilities

• Owning and driving end-to-end features with Product and Design.
• Working with open source technologies.
• Participating in code reviews and architecture design meetings.
• Ensuring code quality and performance.
• Daily involvement with standups, sprint planning, and team events.
• Opportunity for on-site agency visits and ride-alongs.

Skills

OOP languages

Communication

Internship experience

Education

Pursuing degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Linux/Unix/Mac

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Your Impact

As a Software Engineer Intern, you have foundational computer science knowledge and a strong command of one or more object-oriented programming languages. Your passion is software engineering and coming up with innovative solutions for customer problems. You will grow rapidly by driving high impact features to production with coaching from your veteran teammates.

This role will enable you to elevate your skills to the next level. As an intern, you will have regular 1:1s with your mentor, an experienced engineer on your team. You will get career advice through regular meetings with your manager, who is accountable for developing the careers of their reports. As part of your internship, you’ll get visibility by presenting your ideas, vision, and accomplishments to executive leadership.

Join Forces in an exciting environment where you use your passion, experience, and analytical skills to help bring new solutions to public safety and leave a positive impact on the world.

What You’ll Do

• Owning and driving end-to-end features with Product and Design


• Working with the latest open source technologies


• Participating in code reviews and architecture design meetings


• Ensuring that your code hits a high bar for quality and performance


• Daily involvement with all team activities, from standup and sprint planning to team morale events


• Opportunity for on-site agency visits, including ride alongs

What You Bring

• Pursuing graduation in a Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field at a community college, university, or bootcamp


• Experience in at least one object-oriented language such as Java, Python, Scala, Go, C#, or similar


• Effective communication and collaboration skills


• Cultural alignment to Axon Company Values:https://global.axon.com/company/values


• A previous software development internship


• Up-to-date knowledge of the latest in software engineering and open source technologies


• Working knowledge of database technology such as SQL or NoSQL


• Good Linux/Unix/Mac experience

Work Location

This role is based out of our Seattle or Boston office and 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.

Please Note

• Strive for a full 12 weeks


• Semester interns: May 2027 – August 2027


• Quarter interns: June 2027 – August 2027

Axon’s hourly pay philosophy is made up of base pay and bonus. The actual hourly 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.

Base Pay Range

$45—$45 USD