Full-Time

Sr AI Research Scientist I

Machine Learning & MLLM's

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Axon

Axon

1,001-5,000 employees

Public safety technology for law enforcement

Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$180k - $290kAnnually

Senior

Seattle, WA, USA

Proximity to Seattle is preferred.

Category
Applied Machine Learning
Computer Vision
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Microsoft Azure
Python
Tensorflow
Git
Pytorch
AWS
Computer Vision
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • A Master’s Degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics or an equivalent highly technical field.
  • Hands on experience in developing, scaling and implementing machine learning solutions using relevant programming languages (such as Python), state-of-the-art deep learning frameworks (such as PyTorch and Tensorflow) and code development and review tools (such as Github).
  • 5+ years of combined academic and industrial research experience developing Computer Vision solutions (such as object detection/tracking/recognition and visual scene understanding) in a business setting.
  • Track record of publications and contributions to the machine learning community.
  • Excellent problem solving skills and ability to dive into data, model architecture, learning algorithms/optimization, evaluation metrics, and testing scenarios.
  • Comfort communicating and interacting with scientists, engineers and product managers as well as understanding and translating the science of AI and Machine Learning to a more general audience.
  • Active learning, learning from synthetic data, and one-shot/data-efficient training of ML models.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with distributed machine learning and deploying models at scale in cloud environments (such as AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud).
  • Familiarity with IoT/Edge AI and optimizing ML models to run on-device with constrained compute, power and latency budgets.
Responsibilities
  • 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.

Axon provides technology solutions aimed at improving public safety and law enforcement effectiveness. The company offers a range of products, including TASER devices, body-worn cameras, in-car video systems, and software for managing evidence and enhancing situational awareness. These products work by integrating hardware and software to help law enforcement agencies capture, store, and analyze data related to incidents, ensuring accountability and safety. Axon stands out from competitors by combining hardware sales with software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, which provide ongoing revenue through subscriptions for cloud-based evidence management and analytics. The company's goal is to enhance the safety of communities and the effectiveness of public safety agencies through continuous innovation and a comprehensive suite of tools.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$246M

Headquarters

Scottsdale, Arizona

Founded

1993

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Axon's AI integration with Carbyne improves emergency response and situational awareness.
  • Acquisition of Dedrone expands Axon's product offerings into airspace security.
  • Partnerships with companies like Verkada increase interoperability and market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Lawsuits allege anti-competitive practices and integration challenges with third-party systems.
  • Potential backlash from using Chinese chips in body cameras could affect reputation.
  • Regulatory scrutiny on data privacy and surveillance practices may impact operations.

What makes Axon unique

  • Axon leads in public safety tech with TASERs, body cams, and evidence management.
  • Axon's SaaS model ensures recurring revenue through cloud-based evidence management solutions.
  • Axon's acquisition of Dedrone enhances its capabilities in drone-based public safety solutions.

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Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Fitness Programs

Mental Health

Pre-Tax Savings (401k, HSA, FSA)

Annual Bonuses

Stocks

Remote Work

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Room to Grow

Leadership Development Program

Learning and Development