About the job
Axon Enterprise, Inc. builds devices and cloud software focused on safety and justice. The company values collaboration, open communication, and diverse viewpoints. Each team member’s work contributes to Axon’s mission to Protect Life.
Role overview
The Principal Data Scientist joins the Office of the Chief Accounting Officer in Seattle. This is a hands-on role for someone with significant experience in finance and accounting. The focus is on delivering reliable, audit-ready data to support AI developers, process managers, decision-makers, and auditors across the company.
Main responsibilities
- Develop analytics tools and data pipelines, applying AI to accelerate development.
- Contribute to large-scale projects such as M&A integration, ERP deployments, data remediation, and SOX compliance efforts.
- Work closely with teams in Controllership, Finance Operations, FP&A, Internal Audit, and Technology.
- Design and implement data architecture that supports AI, automation, and audit-readiness.
- Use AI-assisted development tools, including code generators and large language models, as part of daily work.
Who will thrive
This position fits someone who combines deep technical expertise with a solid background in finance and accounting. Success in this role comes from building analytics solutions and collaborating across departments to shape data strategies that support automation and compliance.

