Axon AI - Senior Machine Learning Scientist I - Axon : Job Details

We 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) and Computer Vision technologies. 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.

Location: 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.
• Collaborate with MLEs, 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, and GenAI, integrating relevant findings into our projects.
• Contribute to patent disclosures, academic publications, and technical documentation to share insights and findings with the broader community.
• Coach and mentor junior scientists.

• PhD with 5+ years of experience in Computer Science or a related field, focusing on MLLMs, computer vision, machine learning, or artificial intelligence.
• Proven track record of research excellence in machine learning, computer vision, and robotics perception, demonstrated through publications in top-tier conferences or journals.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C/C++, with experience in deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras, and experience with ROS or robotic operational systems.
• Experience in one or more phases of the ML development lifecycle: shaping datasets, investigating modeling approaches and architectures, training/evaluating/tuning models, and implementing 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 participating in 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.

• 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.

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. 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 www.axon.com/careers/benefits.