Senior Machine Learning Scientist

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

We are seeking highly skilled and innovative Machine Learning Scientists to join

our AI team, focusing on AI applications (LLM and Computer Vision) in Cloud,

Devices and Robotics. As a key member of our research and development efforts,

you will play a crucial role in advancing the state-of-the-art in Large Language

Models (LLMs), Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs), Computer Vision and

GenAI technologies for law enforcement and beyond. You will collaborate with

cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge LLM, MLLM, CV

models and algorithms and solutions that enable intelligent reasoning,

perception and understanding of multimodal data.

What You’ll Do

• Location: any cities with Axon Engineering Hub in US, Vietnam, EU (see
• https://www.axon.com/company [https://www.axon.com/company])
• * US: Seattle, Boston, Scottsdale
• RESPONSIBILITIES
• * Own one or more key technical areas across LLM, MLLM, CV product portfolio.
• * Provide technical leadership to junior scientists, guiding the transition of
• R&D concepts into impactful Axon product feature.
• * Research and develop cutting-edge techniques in LLM, MLLMs, GenAI, and
• Computer Vision across cloud, devices and sensors based data sources.
• * Design and implement efficient and scalable MLLM models for inference and
• analysis of multimodal data.
• * Explore novel approaches to address challenges in NLP, NLU, Object Detection,
• Object Recognition, Object Tracking, Segmentation, and Scene Understanding.
• * Optimize AI models, algorithms for performance, memory footprint, and energy
• efficiency to meet the requirements of resource-constrained devices.
• * Join force with MLEs or firmware or hardware engineers to leverage hardware
• accelerators and optimize algorithms for specific hardware architectures.
• * Evaluate the performance of LLM, MLLM, CV models using real-world datasets
• and design experiments to validate their effectiveness.
• * Stay up-to-date with the latest research trends and advancements in computer
• vision, machine learning, and deep learning, MLLMs, GenAI and integrate
• relevant findings into our projects.
• * Contribute to patent disclosures, academic publications, and technical
• documentation to share insights and findings with the broader community.
• * Experience coach and mentor junior scientists.
• WHAT YOU BRING
• * PhD and with +5 years for ML Scientist, +8 years for Sr. ML Scientist, +10
• years for Principal ML Scientist experience in Computer Science or a related
• field with a focus on LLM, MLLMs, Computer Vision, GenAI.
• * Proven track record of research excellence in LLM, MLLM, Computer Vision,
• Robotics Perception, GenAI, demonstrated through publications in top-tier
• conferences or journals.
• * Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, experience
• with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras and
• experience with ROS or robotic operational system.
• * Drive one or more phases of the ML development lifecycle: shape datasets,
• investigate modeling approaches and architectures, train/evaluate/tune models
• and implement the end-to-end training pipeline.
• * Leverage state-of-the-art research to deliver high quality models enabling
• multiple AI projects at scale.
• * Contribute back to the research community via academic publications, tech
• blogs, open-source code and contributing to internal/external AI challenges
• * Experience in developing computer vision algorithms for resource-constrained
• devices such as mobile phones, IoT devices, or embedded systems is highly
• desirable.
• * Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to
• work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• * Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively present complex
• technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• BENEFITS THAT BENEFIT YOU
• * Competitive salary and 401k with employer match
• * Discretionary paid time off
• * Paid parental leave for all
• * Medical, Dental, 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

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 Tuesday through Friday, with flexibility to work remotely on Mondays. We

believe connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to

support meaningful teamwork and mentorship.

Axon is a total compensation company, meaning compensation is made up of base

pay, bonus, and stock awards. 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

https://www.axon.com/careers [https://www.axon.com/careers].

Base Pay Range

$159,750—$255,600 USD

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.

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