Sr Technical Recruiter I

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.

Senior Recruiter - R&D

Your Impact
As a Senior Recruiter at Axon, you will serve as a strategic talent advisor to our R&D organization, leading full-cycle recruitment efforts for technical roles critical to our mission of protecting life. This role is pivotal in building high-impact teams by designing and executing proactive recruiting strategies, using data to drive decisions, and delivering an exceptional experience to both candidates and hiring leaders.
You'll serve as a trusted partner to R&D leaders, translating ambitious hiring plans into successful outcomes. You bring a track record of recruiting top-tier technical talent in fast-paced, high-growth environments, and you thrive in navigating ambiguity, influencing change, and raising the bar for recruiting excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a strategic recruiting partner to senior R&D leaders across North America, building deep, embedded relationships and trust.


• Own and drive full-cycle recruitment for high-priority roles across software, hardware, AI/ML, and other technical domains.


• Analyze and report on hiring metrics, providing insights and real-time consultation to influence hiring strategy and process improvements.


• Develop data-driven sourcing and recruitment strategies to deliver top talent aligned with business goals and project timelines.


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including People Ops, Compensation, and HR Business Partners to create scalable and inclusive hiring processes.


• Act as a subject matter expert on market trends, talent availability, and competitive intelligence to advise and guide hiring decisions.


• Champion the candidate experience by maintaining high-touch engagement, transparency, and timely communication throughout the recruiting process.


• Mentor and support Recruiter IIs and peers by sharing best practices, tools, and resources to elevate the overall function of the TA team.

What You Bring

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with at least 2+ years focused on technical or R&D roles; a mix of in-house and agency experience preferred.


• Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders and influencing at multiple levels across a mid-to-large scale organization.


• Experience developing and reporting on hiring KPIs and metrics to stakeholders; comfortable using data to shape decisions and conversations.


• Strong sourcing expertise and familiarity with platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Greenhouse, and other sourcing tools.


• Proven ability to prioritize and execute on multiple requisitions in a high-growth, agile environment with minimal oversight.


• Decisive, results-oriented, and able to manage ambiguity while driving clarity and progress.


• Strong business acumen, interpersonal savvy, and the ability to challenge and influence when needed.


• A passion for delivering excellent candidate and stakeholder experiences and a drive to continuously improve processes.

Why Axon
At Axon, we are driven by a mission to protect life and build the future of public safety. You’ll join a passionate, purpose-driven team that believes in doing the right thing, working hard for our customers, and having each other's backs.

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 [email protected] . Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.