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Senior Computer Vision and Machine Learning Research Scientist

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axon logoAxon · Seattle, WA
Full-timeOn-site1mo ago30+ days old, may be filled
Computer VisionDocumentationEmbedded SystemsKerasMachine LearningPython
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Responsibilities

  • Reports to: Director of AI Research
  • 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
  • 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 159,750 in the lowest geographic market and USD 234,300 in the highest geographic market. The actual base pa

Benefits

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Additional Information

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.


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