Senior Manager, Machine Learning Engineering

Axon - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Manager

Seattle, WA

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As a Machine Learning Engineer Manager at Axon, you will play a crucial role in architecting and implementing the platform that enables Axon scientists to innovate in the public safety sector. This position involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to enhance AI capabilities across various Axon products, including Fleet, Axon Body, and Axon Air. You will manage a team of engineers, ensuring the development and deployment of machine learning models while maintaining security and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Architect, develop and manage a scalable, reliable, optimized infrastructure for AI models.
• Ensure the security and compliance of models deployed in the field.
• Optimize model performance at runtime.
• Lead the team in implementing the latest AI technologies for Axon products.
• Deliver strategic solutions to improve the fairness and security of Axon models.
• Accelerate innovation through novel AI solutions.
• Influence the AI community by developing responsible AI solutions.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Snacks in the offices