Leadership Development Program 2027
Axon
About the Role
Axon's Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a highly selective, two-year rotational experience designed to identify, develop, and empower Axon's next generation of leaders. This program is built for ambitious graduates who want to solve meaningful problems, work directly with senior leaders, and accelerate their careers.
The LDP Experience
Axon’s Leadership Development Program places high-potential early-career talent in leadership-track roles across the company. Participants will gain broad business exposure in a high-growth technology environment, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Key Information
- 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.
- Schedule: Hybrid schedule, with a requirement to work onsite Tuesdays through Fridays, and flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation.
- Travel: This role requires domestic and/or international travel; frequency varies by assigned rotation.
- International Applicants: This role is open to all qualified applicants, including international applicants from non-U.S. colleges and universities. J-1 Exchange Visitors may be hosted if they meet program requirements.
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.
- Base Pay Range: $60,000 USD - $96,000 USD.