TOXIC culture avoid at all costs - Software Engineer Axon Employee Review

1.0
May 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

None to speak of any more. Maybe a good name for a CV

Cons

The company used to be a good place to work. Culture has shifted. It's now an Amazon colony. Heavy pip culture with I regretted attrition targets. AI is pushed so heavily that you can't do good quality work. People leaving in droves, either taking a paid voluntary exit or being fired. You don't get to find out. You just realise you haven't heard from someone in a few weeks and realise their account is deactivated Exhausting, perma crunch. Company is allergic to putting anything in writing. Unpaid on call. Hostile work environment. If you don't have the Amazon brain disease you won't go far UK boss is threatening. Actively mocks people who talk about wanting to make the place they work better "if you don't like it quit" If you do have any criticisms, you're essentially a traitor and don't support the mission. The company is a cult, they even tattoo people with the logo. Imagine getting pipped by the company who logo you got permanently branded on you

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Axon Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience has been difficult, and we want you to know that your concerns are being heard. As we've grown, we've remained focused on building a culture rooted in accountability, respect, and open communication, and we continue to invest in programs, processes, and leadership development that support our employees and our mission. We view AI as a tool to help employees work more effectively and focus on higher-value work while maintaining the quality standards our customers expect. Our focus is on creating an environment where talented people can grow, contribute, and build long-term careers at Axon, and we continuously review employee feedback and retention trends to better understand the employee experience and identify opportunities for improvement. Participation in employee experience offerings such as tattoos is always voluntary and never required. More broadly, we strive to create an environment where employees can share feedback, challenge ideas, and help shape the future of Axon. If you’re willing to share more about your experience, please consider reaching out directly to peopleops@axon.com. We would love to learn more. Thank you for being a part of our team and our mission.

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