VP of Machine Learning & Sensors, Evolv Technology
$225-275k
+ Bonus + Equity
Office located in Waltham, MA
AI-driven security screening & weapon detection
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AI-driven security screening & weapon detection
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$225-275k
+ Bonus + Equity
Office located in Waltham, MA
201-500 employees
Company mission
Evolv Technology's mission is to make the world a safer place for people to gather.
Role
Who you are
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field
- 10+ years’ experience in computer vision/deep learning
- Strong command of emerging tools and architectures in machine learning
- Understanding of 3D camera technologies
- Expertise in sensor fusion algorithms
- Experience with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and other ML frameworks
- Strong programming skills in Python and C++
- Knowledge of hardware acceleration technologies (GPU, NPU and TPU)
- We are looking for someone who can commute to our HQ in Waltham, MA regularly
What the job involves
- Join Evolv as VP of Machine Learning & Sensors to lead our AI innovation in physical security technology
- You'll head our ML/AI team developing cutting-edge computer vision and modern deep learning solutions that process multi-sensor inputs (3D cameras, magnetics, X-ray) in real-time on constrained hardware platforms
- This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine technical expertise with team mentorship to push the boundaries of AI-powered physical security screening solutions
- Success in the Role: What are performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?
- In the first 30 days, you will:
- Deep dive into Evolv’s sensors, algorithms, and development processes
- Understand the real-time processing, hardware limitations, and environmental constraints
- Meet and assess current AI/ML team capabilities and needs
- Review existing model performance metrics and areas for improvement
- Within the First Three Months:
- Challenge status quo and existing design approaches
- Create a roadmap for ML tools and infrastructure improvements
- Build relationships with cross-functional engineering teams to optimize ML implementation
- By the End of the First Year:
- Build and mentor a high-performing AI/ML team
- Create a scalable, rapid model development, validation, and deployment process
- Drive innovation in multi-sensor fusion algorithms
- Help oversee the transition of Evolv Innovation Center (EIC) products from POC to initial customer validation phases
- Define and execute the company's sensor-driven AI strategy, aligning it with business objectives to drive growth and innovation
- Lead development of computer vision and modern ML development, including transformer-based architectures and advanced neural networks
- Architect solutions combining multiple sensor inputs
- Expand knowledge of magnetic sensor processing, X-ray imaging systems, and related sensing technologies
- Implement best practices in model training, validation, and deployment
- Understand the technology stack from the nuts and bolts up: be the “chief systems engineer” and obstacle breaker
- Lead R&D initiatives in sensor/ML/AI innovation
- Elicit commitment and feedback with a regular cadence of demos and proofs-of-concept
- Identify new opportunities for AI applications
- Stay current with the latest ML developments and drive continuous improvement in sensing capabilities.
- Build and mentor the Algorithms & Sensors team
- Enable rapid development through prioritization, planning, and automation
- Drive innovation culture while maintaining a practical focus
- Represent AI and sensor initiatives to the executive team
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product, hardware, software engineering, and DevOps/SQA to integrate ML solutions into the security platform
- You will join the R&D Organization and report to our Executive Vice President and Head of Engineering
- You will lead a team of independent and impactful engineers with backgrounds including Electromagnetics, Computer Vision, and AI
- The R&D organization is comprised of more than 100 dedicated developers, engineers, and managers with deep expertise who are always willing to help
- The team culture is one based on building trust, collaboration, on-going development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive, and fun!
Our take
Security screening systems are essential within venues such as concert halls, schools, and workplaces, but there are several problems with existing solutions. For example, lengthy queues and physically intimidating security checkpoints can taint visitor experiences, as well as cause congestion due to their inefficiencies.
Evolv Technology develops AI-driven screening systems, aiming to remove the tension, intimidation, and friction associated with security screening. It does this with a smart touchless screening sensor for weapon detection called Evolve Edge, in addition to an all-in-one venue security analytics platform called Evolv Express.
Whilst the company does face competition from similar security solutions at high-risk locations such as airports, its ability to serve a wide range of venues helps it stand out. It is no doubt Evolv has the ability to make spaces safer, though its past claims it made them "weapon-free" was challenged by a recent failure of its system to detect knives. It does, however, continue to innovate on its offering, and remains an attractive option in the space.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)
Jan 2020
$30m
SERIES C
Oct 2019
$24m
SERIES C
Total funding: $106.4m
Company benefits
- Equity
- Flexible work environment
- Unique culture
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Unlimited vacation policy
- Quarterly budget to spend on the perks that are most meaningful to you
Company values
- Authentic - we are honest with each other and honest with our customers
- Kind - our supportive community is kindspirited, respectful, and driven by positive intentions grounded in our vision and mission
- Courageous - we innovate and are not afraid to disrupt the status quo to obtain our mission, even if we must disrupt ourselves
- Driven - we are obsessed with our customer's success
- Fun - we take what we do seriously, we don't take ourselves seriously
Company HQ
Waltham, MA
Articles
Leadership
Anil Chitkara
(Chief Growth Officer)Experience as Vice President of PTC. Was also Senior Vice President of Market Development for Oco from 2007 to 2011.
Michael Ellenbogen
(Chief Innovation Officer)Experience as Vice President of Product and Business Development for Vivid Technologies. Was CEO and Founder of Reveal Imaging Technologies from 2003 to 2011.
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