Axon AI - Senior Machine Learning Scientist

Company: Axon
Location: Seattle
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

Axon AI - Senior Machine Learning ScientistSeattle, Washington, United StatesJoin 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 ImpactWe are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Computer Vision and Machine Learning Scientist to join our AI team, focusing on AI applications 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 Multimodal Large Language Models (MLLMs), Computer Vision technologies for our cloud, devices and robotics. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge computer vision algorithms and solutions that enable intelligent perception and understanding of visual data.What You'll DoLocation: Remotely near SeattleReports to: Senior Manager, Research Science

• Research and develop advanced MLLMs, GenAI, and Computer Vision techniques for cloud, devices and sensors from multimodal data sources.
• Design and implement efficient and scalable MLLM models for inference and analysis of visual data.
• Explore novel approaches to address challenges in object detection, recognition, tracking, segmentation, and scene understanding.
• Optimize 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 MLLM 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 year experience in Computer Science or a related field with a focus on MLLMs, computer vision, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.
  • Proven track record of research excellence in machine learning, computer vision, robotics perception, 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.
    • Fitness Programs.
    • Emotional & Mental Wellness support.
    • 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.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 180,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 290,000 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.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 associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.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.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.
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