Senior Research Scientist, LLM

Company: Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathe
Location: Seattle
Posted on: May 26, 2025

Job Description:

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 ImpactDo you want to contribute to work that addresses some of today's most challenging problems in the public safety space? Are you passionate about AI and Machine Learning? Are you looking for an opportunity to train machine learning models and deploy them in real-life situations for the greater good?As a Sr. Research Scientist II, you will investigate research approaches, assess implementation risks, and define success metrics for multiple AI/ML projects while collaborating with research scientists and machine learning engineers. You will be involved in the entire AI innovation lifecycle, from model prototyping to deployment and continuous learning.The ideal candidate will have a proven scientific background and a track record of successfully researching and delivering scalable AI-based products with hands-on execution. We need someone fearless and willing to take on bold challenges. By accelerating the adoption of our technologies, you'll help protect life in public safety for officers and communities worldwide.What You'll Do

• Drive phases in ML development: shape datasets, investigate ML architectures, train/evaluate/tune models, implement end-to-end pipelines.
• Leverage state-of-the-art research to deliver high-quality models for multiple AI projects at scale.
• Contribute to the research community via publications, tech blogs, open-source code, and AI challenges.What You Bring

• A Master's Degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of research experience developing LLM and other NLU models.
• Experience in all phases of ML development lifecycle.
• Experience with big data and data-efficient ML techniques.
• Hands-on experience with Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and code review tools like GitHub.
• Experience in prompt engineering and finetuning ML models.
• Experience developing LLM-based applications including agent-based and RAG systems.
• Familiarity with cloud services and APIs (e.g., OpenAI).
• Deep understanding of evaluation metrics for LLM systems.
• Track record of publications and community contributions.
• Experience designing and shipping ML-powered software products.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across different aspects of ML.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with scientists, engineers, and product managers.Preferred
  • A Ph.D. in a related field.
  • Knowledge of privacy-preserving ML and ethical AI.
  • Experience with distributed ML and deploying models in cloud environments.
  • Familiarity with IoT/Edge AI and multi-modal AI development.Benefits That Benefit You
    • Modern office environment with latest technologies.
    • Competitive salary and benefits, including medical insurance.
    • Free lunch, gym, phone stipend, parking.
    • Team activities and outings.
    • Flexible hours and training opportunities.
    • Opportunities for ride-alongs with US police officers.The Pay: Total compensation includes base pay, bonus, and stock awards. The starting base pay ranges from USD 230,000 to USD 320,000 depending on location and experience. Benefits support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. More details at .If you don't meet every requirement, don't hesitate to apply. We value diverse perspectives and long-term thinking to reinvent safety and justice. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, especially women and people of color.Important NotesThis description is not exhaustive and may change. Some roles may require legal eligibility for firearms environments. Axon is committed to safety, environmental responsibility, and diversity. For accommodations, contact .
      #J-18808-Ljbffr

Keywords: Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathe, Seattle , Senior Research Scientist, LLM, Other , Seattle, Washington