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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Axon's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 2% of Axon's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Axon
- low 0 stale, 11 reposted of 526 open
- Hiring momentum
- 811 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Axon's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Axon.
About this role
As a Senior Machine Learning Scientist at Axon, you will focus on advancing AI applications, particularly in Large Language Models (LLMs) and Computer Vision, for law enforcement and other sectors. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deploy innovative models and algorithms, while also providing technical leadership and mentoring to junior scientists. You will engage in research, optimize AI models, and contribute to academic publications and patent disclosures.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Axon as an employer.
What you need
- PhD in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience for ML Scientist, 8+ years for Sr. ML Scientist, 10+ years for Principal ML Scientist
- Proven track record of research excellence in LLM, MLLM, Computer Vision, Robotics Perception, GenAI
- Strong proficiency in Python, C/C++, and deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras
- Experience with ROS or robotic operational systems
- Experience in developing computer vision algorithms for resource-constrained devices
Nice to have
- Experience coaching and mentoring junior scientists
- Experience with mobile phones, IoT devices, or embedded systems
What you get
- 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
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work schedule with in-office collaboration required Tuesday through Friday
- No specific salary mentioned
- Role involves working on safety and justice issues, which may require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment
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Listed by Axon on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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