Senior Manager, Machine Learning Engineering at Axon
San Francisco, CA
About the Job
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.Your Impact Are you passionate about AI? Do you love engineering solutions enabling fast, cutting-edge science? Are you eager to contribute to building products impacting the world for the greater good?As a ML Engineer Manager at Axon, you will contribute to architecting and implementing the platform used by Axon scientists to transform the public safety space
Collaborating closely with scientists and engineers, you will enable new AI capabilities for Axon products (Fleet, Axon Body, Axon Air, and more) by supporting the training, evaluation, testing and deployment of machine learning models used at Axon across the board
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be exposed to a wide range of domains and applications: from computer vision to speech recognition and NLU.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 Location: North AmericaReports to: Director, Machine Learning EngineerDirect Reports: 5-7 Software EngineersArchitect, 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 BringBachelor’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.PreferredMaster’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.Benefits that Benefit YouCompetitive salary and 401k with employer matchDiscretionary paid time offPaid parental leave for allMedical, Dental, Vision plansFitness ProgramsEmotional & Mental Wellness supportLearning & Development programsAnd yes, we have snacks in our officesBenefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you workThe 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 227,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 300,000 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(
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 NotesThe 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.We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion
We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work
If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email
Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only
Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
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 Are you passionate about AI? Do you love engineering solutions enabling fast, cutting-edge science? Are you eager to contribute to building products impacting the world for the greater good?As a ML Engineer Manager at Axon, you will contribute to architecting and implementing the platform used by Axon scientists to transform the public safety space
Collaborating closely with scientists and engineers, you will enable new AI capabilities for Axon products (Fleet, Axon Body, Axon Air, and more) by supporting the training, evaluation, testing and deployment of machine learning models used at Axon across the board
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be exposed to a wide range of domains and applications: from computer vision to speech recognition and NLU.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 Location: North AmericaReports to: Director, Machine Learning EngineerDirect Reports: 5-7 Software EngineersArchitect, 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 BringBachelor’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.PreferredMaster’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.Benefits that Benefit YouCompetitive salary and 401k with employer matchDiscretionary paid time offPaid parental leave for allMedical, Dental, Vision plansFitness ProgramsEmotional & Mental Wellness supportLearning & Development programsAnd yes, we have snacks in our officesBenefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you workThe 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 227,000 in the lowest geographic market and USD 300,000 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 okAt 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 NotesThe 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.We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion
We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work
If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email
recruitingops@axon.com
Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only
Axon will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.
