Axon High School Internship - Summer 2026 (Seattle)
Axon · Seattle, Washington, United States
About this role
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.
Your Impact
As a High School Intern at Axon, you will contribute to bold mission through meaningful work in STEM-focused internships tracks designed to give you real-world experience in technology, engineering, innovation, and problem solving. This 8-week, paid internship provides an opportunity to explore STEM careers by working on cutting-edge projects that impact public safety.
Working alongside a cohort of fellow interns and a variety of Axon stakeholders, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, dynamic environment, engaging in mentorship, networking, and professional development opportunities with Axon’s industry professionals. Throughout the program, you will develop critical problem-solving skills, expand your technical expertise, and gain insights into career pathways in technology focused careers.
At Axon, we’re driven by a powerful mission: to protect life, capture truth, and accelerate justice. We’re growing rapidly, and this is your chance to make a lasting impact at a company where innovation meets purpose.
Beyond the work itself, Axon offers a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and growth. You’ll have access to cutting-edge tools, meaningful career development opportunities, and the chance to be part of a company that’s reimagining public safety for the digital age. If you’re passionate about driving impactful change and delivering exceptional results, this is the role for you.
Program Time Commitment: This internship will run from June 29, 2026 - August 14, 2026
What You’ll Do
Location: Seattle, WA - In Office
Reports To: Program Manager
This internship offers hands-on exposure to applied AI and computer vision in a real-world engineering environment. Over the course of eight weeks, interns will work with image and sensor data, help improve data annotation workflows, and learn how labeled data supports the development of machine learning systems. The experience includes exploring datasets, building simple automation tools, evaluating output quality using technical metrics, and presenting findings to a research and engineering audience. This role is best suited for curious, detail-oriented students who are excited by AI, enjoy problem-solving, and want early exposure to technical workflows used in robotics and perception systems.
What You Bring
- An interest in or curiosity in software engineering, artificial intelligence and machine learning. This interest may come from classes, clubs, personal projects, community programs, or self-directed learning.
- Sharp thinking and curiosity. You ask thoughtful questions, explore new ideas, and aren’t afraid to challenge yourself or the status quo.
- Adaptability and resilience. You’re open to feedback, willing to learn from mistakes, and ready to grow in a fast-moving environment.
- Unstoppable drive to learn. Whether through school, work, community, or personal projects, you actively seek opportunities to build skills and make an impact.
- You are currently a junior or senior attending a high school in the greater Seattle area. (Graduating Seniors are eligible to apply)
- Demonstrated problem-solving ability and analytical thinking
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
- Comfort working both independently and in team-based environments
- No prior professional work experience is required — we value curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn.
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.
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.
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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 recruitingops@axon.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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