Sr ML Engineer Manager - AI Platform

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, AWS, Azure, Computer Vision (CV), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Keras software library, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Oracle, Python Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Job Description

The ideal candidate will have a consistent track record of successfully leveraging and managing large-scale distributed platforms for secure and compliant research in the cloud. They will bring in outstanding hands-on management skills. They will understand the AI lifecycle and be capable of supporting scientists along the development of state-of-the-art AI solutions, thus contributing to transforming the public safety space.

What You’ll Do

• Architect, develop and manage a scalable, reliable, optimized, infrastructure to continuously improve Automatic Speech Recognition, Computer Vision and Natural Language Understanding models in a privacy preserving was (including LLMs).
• Ensure the security and compliance of models deployed in the field.
• Optimize models performance at runtime.
• Lead the team in charge of bringing the latest AI technologies to Axon products, in the US and abroad.
• Deliver novel, strategic solutions to improve the fairness of Axon models.
• Deliver novel, strategic solutions to improve the security of Axon models.
• Deliver novel, strategic solutions to accelerate innovation.
• Influence to the AI community by developing state-of-the-art solutions for responsible AI and privacy preserving continuous learning.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or an equivalent highly technical field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience and a proven track record of successfully architecting and maintaining large-scale distributed platforms for AI.
• 3+ years managing/mentoring other engineers.
• Proficiency in python, familiarity with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch.
• Advanced knowledge and hands-on experience with at least one cloud environment (such as AWS, Microsoft Azure Oracle, or Google Cloud).
• Excellent problem solving and software design skills.
• Understanding of system architecture.
• Comfort communicating and interacting with scientists, engineers and ML/product managers.

Preferred

• Master’s Degree/PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Electronics, Mathematics or an equivalent highly technical field.
• Hands-on experience in solving Computer Vision or Speech Recognition problems in a business setting.
• Familiarity with responsible AI, de-biasing, encryption and de-identifying techniques.

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 141,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 271,000 in the highest geographic market. The on target earnings range for this role is between USD 217,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 418,000 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 (http://www.axon.com/careers/benefits).

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.

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.

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. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.