VP of Machine Learning & Sensors
@ Evolv Technology

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.

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!