Senior Computer Vision and Machine Learning Research Scientist

Axon; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 256,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Wellness programs

Learning & Development

Stock awards

Snacks in office

Job summary

Axon is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to advance computer vision and multimodal AI across enterprise and public safety domains. You will train models, develop cutting-edge algorithms, and collaborate with product managers, engineers and cross-functional teams to ship responsible AI capabilities for Axon products.

You will lead research efforts, publish findings, and mentor junior scientists while contributing to a culture of candor and care.

Qualifications

• PhD and 3+ years experience in computer science with a focus on CV/ML.
• Proven track record in machine learning or computer vision research.
• Experience driving ML development lifecycle and delivering high quality models at scale.
• Strong CV fundamentals: image processing, feature extraction, object detection, segmentation, video analysis or action recognition.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and ability to work independently and in teams.
• Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow/Keras).
• Experience with edge devices or embedded systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and product managers to build proof-of-concepts.
• Lead end-to-end research in CVML and gen-AI for cloud and devices from multimodal data.
• Design and implement privacy-preserving, efficient and scalable models for inference.
• Develop metrics and validate CVML models in real-world settings.
• Optimize algorithms for performance, memory and energy on resource-constrained devices.
• Stay current with CVML advances and translate findings into Axon products.
• Contribute to publications, documentation and patent disclosures.
• Coach and mentor junior scientists.

Education

PhD in Computer Science

Tools

Python

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Keras

Job description

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 a skilled and innovative Senior Research Scientist to join one of our AI teams focusing on computer vision and machine learning (CVML). As a research scientist at Axon you will play a crucial role in developing AI solutions that transform both the enterprise and public safety domains and support our company’s mission: accelerate justice, protect truth, and save lives. You will advance the state-of-the-art in CVML and multimodal technology and apply your research findings to create new responsible AI capabilities for Axon products. You will collaborate with product managers, engineers and cross-functional teams to train models and develop cutting-edge algorithms and solutions that enable intelligent perception and understanding of visual data.

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.

What You’ll Do

Reports to: Director of AI Research
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 Tuesdays through Fridays, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays, unless there is an approved workplace accommodation. We believe that connection fuels innovation, and our in-office culture is designed to foster meaningful teamwork, mentorship, and shared success.

• Collaborate with other scientists, engineers and product managers to build proof-of-concepts to shape the Axon of tomorrow.
• Lead end-to-end research efforts in advanced computer vision, machine learning and gen-AI techniques for cloud and devices from multimodal data sources, including scene understanding, action recognition and anomaly detection.
• Design and implement responsible, privacy-preserving, efficient and scalable models for inference and analysis of visual data.
• Develop performance and quality metrics for CVML models and systems, and validate their effectiveness in real-world settings.
• Optimize algorithms for performance, memory footprint, and energy efficiency to meet the requirements of resource-constrained devices.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and advances in CVML and translate relevant findings into shipping Axon products.
• Contribute to academic publications, technical documentation, and patent disclosures to share insights and findings with the broader community.
• Coach and mentor junior scientists.

What You Bring

• PhD and 3+ years experience in Computer Science or a related field with a focus on computer vision, machine learning, artificial intelligence or related technical fields.
• Proven track record of research in machine learning, computer vision or related fields.
• Experience driving the ML development lifecycle and leveraging state-of-the-art research to deliver high quality models at scale.
• Strong computer vision fundamentals such as image processing, feature extractions, object detection, semantic segmentation, video analysis or action recognition.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Python and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow or Keras.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in developing computer vision algorithms for resource-constrained edge devices or embedded systems preferred but optional.

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

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.

Base Pay Range: $159,750 USD - $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.

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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