Vice President, Sales Engineering
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Job Location:
Seattle, OR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon were on a mission to Protect Life. Were explorers pursuing societys 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 youll 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
The Vice President of Sales Engineering will lead Axons global team of technical sales professionals who bridge innovation and customer success. This leader will design and execute a world-class pre-sales strategy ensuring our cutting-edge ecosystem of products from body-worn cameras to real-time software and AI solutions are understood trusted and adopted by our customers. This is a high-impact leadership role that will shape how Axon connects technology to mission outcomes across public safety and enterprise sectors.
What Youll Do
Location: Remote with travel up to 30%
Reports to: Chief Revenue Officer
Direct Reports: Regional Directors of Sales Engineering
- Lead and scale a global Sales Engineering organization that delivers technical excellence and drives revenue growth.
- Partner with Sales Product and Customer Success to align pre-sales technical strategy with Axons global business objectives.
- Define and implement standardized technical discovery solution design and proposal processes that ensure consistency speed and quality.
- Build mentor and empower high-performing regional and functional leaders across the sales engineering org.
- Partner with Product and Engineering teams to represent customer feedback and inform product roadmaps.
- Develop enablement programs demo environments and proof-of-concept assets that articulate the value of Axons connected ecosystem.
- Drive executive-level customer engagements and strategic presentations showcasing Axons innovation and impact.
- Measure team success through clear KPIs tied to sales velocity technical win rates and customer satisfaction.
What You Bring
- 12 years in technical sales pre-sales or solution engineering roles with at least 5 years leading global or enterprise teams.
- Proven experience scaling and operationalizing a high-growth global sales engineering organization.
- Strong technical understanding of cloud architecture integrations SaaS platforms and data security.
- Excellent communication executive presence and storytelling skills; able to translate complex technology into customer value.
- Demonstrated success leading a globally diverse team
- Passion for Axons mission to protect life accelerate justice and build safer communities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in public safety defense or mission-critical technology sectors.
- Track record leading pre-sales for AI or cloud-based enterprise solutions.
- Significant time spent living or working overseas with the ability to speak multiple languages.
- MBA or advanced technical degree.
Benefits that Benefit You
- Competitive salary and 401(k) with employer match
- Discretionary paid time off
- Paid parental leave for all
- Medical Dental and 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.
| 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 228750 in the lowest geographic market and USD 366000 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 meet every single requirement Thats 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 youre excited about this role and our mission to Protect Life but your experience doesnt 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. Axons mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axons 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. Were 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. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes. Required Experience: Exec |
Key Skills
- React Native
- AI
- Enterprise Software
- React
- Node.js
- Redis
- AWS
- Software Development
- IOS
- Team Management
- Product Development
- Mobile Applications
About Company
The Axon Network connects people, devices, and apps to protect life in all regards. From our TASER smart weapons, to police body cameras, to our industry-leading cloud-based evidence management software, we are the world’s premier public safety company and are committed to delivering ... View more
