Senior Application Security Engineer II Seattle, Washington, Seattle, Washington

Location:

Seattle, Washington, United States

Location: This role is based out of our Seattle, WA 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.

Reports to: Senior Product Security Manager
Direct Reports: None

• Integrate Security into Development
  • Build and maintain security automation tools to seamlessly embed security checks into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Partner with engineering teams to design secure‑by‑default architectures and workflows.
• Act as a trusted advisor and partner for development teams, providing actionable guidance to address security.
• Deliver training and mentorship on secure coding practices, empowering teams to proactively prevent vulnerabilities.
• Proactively Identify Risks
  • Deploy and operationalize static (SAST), dynamic (DAST), and dependency (SCA) scanning tools.
  • Lead vulnerability management efforts, ensuring critical vulnerabilities are identified, prioritized, and remediated.
  • Advocate for a "security debt" reduction mindset to maintain long‑term product integrity.
• Champion Security Automation
  • Create and enhance tools that automate repetitive tasks and accelerate vulnerability detection and remediation.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends to evaluate and implement cutting‑edge security solutions.

• Proficiency in programming languages like Python, Java, Go, or C#.
• Strong experience with modern development workflows, including CI/CD pipelines and Git‑based version control.
• In‑depth understanding of vulnerabilities and secure coding practices.
• Hands‑on experience with security tools like Snyk, Semgrep, or similar.
• Ability to simplify and communicate technical security concepts to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated success in partnering with developers to integrate security without disrupting velocity.
• Experience performing secure code reviews and interpreting SAST/DAST results.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Contributions to or leadership in open‑source security tools.

• Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• Discretionary paid time off
• Paid parental leave for all
• Fitness Programs
• Emotional & Mental Wellness support
• And yes, we have snacks in our offices

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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 152,850 in the lowest geographic market and USD 244,560 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

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.

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions…