Director of Product, AI

Evolv Technology is looking for a Director of Product AI a senior individual contributor who will work at the center of our AI engineering and research teams to build the industrys best weapons detection and computer vision will get deep into the mechanics of how we collect data define annotation standards evaluate models run field trials and deploy detection systems into the real world translating that work into product decisionstokeep people safe.

You will embed directly with AI engineering as the productleadfor our detection capabilities operating with the technical depth to make and defend decisions about data models and evaluation methodology.

In the first 30 days you will:Pressure-test how we collect data set annotation standards evaluate models and run field trials. Come back with a sharp read on the biggest gaps risks and decisionsand a plan to move on them.

Within90 days you will:Ship a prioritized data collection strategy across the scenarios and threats that matter most. Lock annotation dataset quality and validation standards with AI the release-readiness bar including accuracy false positive/negative rates latency throughput and real-world load then get alignment on field-trial results into real product and model decisions. Build the operating cadence and decisionframework that keeps detection performance moving.

Within 6 months you will:Own accountable productleaddrivingdata priorities model evaluation release readiness trade-offsin lockstep with AI engineering and research. Shape the roadmapbalancingperformance against latency compute cost hardware limits and customer sureevery external claim about detection performance isaccurateanddefensible andpush hard with legal and compliance to get there.

By the end of the first year you will:Demonstrate measurable improvement in detection performance and release predictability across priority use cases. Show that the operating mechanisms you established are consistently identifying performance gaps driving timely decisions and improving deployed models. Influence the longer-term detection roadmap through clear evidence about customer needs technical trade-offs and business impact.

AI/ML Lifecycle Ownership

• Define data collection strategy: what scenarios environments and threat types need more or better training data

• Own annotation guidelines in partnership with AI engineering

• Partner with AI engineering on training methodologyandvalidation approach

• Define and own model evaluation metrics specific to weapons detection (false positive/negative rates detection latency throughput under real-world load) and the standards for when a model is ready to ship

• Design and run field trials with prospects and customers; use real-world trial results for product iteration

Product & Technical Strategy

• Collaborate closely with AI researchers and engineers to define product vision and technical roadmaps

• Evaluate diverse AI models and technical approaches to select the optimal solution for specific security challenges

• Analyze trade-offs across latency accuracy compute cost and hardware constraints and make explicit decisions

• Oversee feature development from early experimentation through full production deployment

• Work with design and product teams to integrate AI capabilities into intuitive customer- and operator-facing workflows

• Partner with legal/compliance on how detection performance is represented externally to customers and the market
  

• 8 years of product management experience including ownership of AI machine learning or computer vision products from strategy through production

• Experience bringingAI orcomputer vision systems to production in security safety-critical or other detection applications where accuracyandreliability matter

• Strong understanding of AI and computer vision architectures model evaluation data pipelines and technical trade-offs

• Experiencedefiningdatacollectionannotationvalidation and dataset qualitystandards

• Experience deploying and improving ML systems on physical or edge hardware

• Track record of leading cross-functional decisions across research engineering field operations legal and customer-facing teams

• Ability to translate technicalcomplexity and business constraintsinto clear product decisionsand priorities

• Experience designing field trials and using customer and performance data to inform product and release decisions

Bonus points:experience with regulatory/compliance considerations around representing AI performance externally; embedded or edge hardware background; time spent in physical security public safety or critical infrastructure.

You will report directly to the Chief Product Officer and operate as an individual contributor within the Product organization. This role will work closely with cross-functional partners and require travel to customer sites and field-trial locations to gather insights support testing and help translate real-world needs into product decisions.

Theteamsculture is high-accountability candid and action-oriented: risks are surfaced early decisions are driven to closure and individuals are expected to take ownership of outcomes. You will have meaningful autonomy and visibility with the opportunity to directly influence Evolvs product strategy and execution.

Our ideal candidateis based out of Evolvs HQ in Waltham Massachusetts withlimitedflexibility for remote may consider exceptional candidates who are based travelisexpectedto beapproximately 25%to customer sites and field-trial locations.

The base salary range for this full-time positionis$162000- $ addition to base salary this role offers a competitive target bonus equity and a comprehensive benefits package. This range reflects our commitment to pay transparency and equity in alignment with applicable state laws. Our compensation ranges are determined based on factors such as role level location market benchmarks and internal equity. The posted range represents the good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role across U.S. locations. Actual compensation within the range will be based on the candidates skills experience education and geographic location.

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We are committed to fair pay practices and we regularly review our compensation programs to ensure they are competitive equitable and aligned with our values.

At Evolv were on a mission to help make public spaces safer through innovative security technology. So were looking for future teammates who embody our values people who:

• Do the right thing always;

• Put people first

• Own it;

• Win together; and continue to

• Be bold stay curious.
  

Our Benefits Include:

• Equity as part of your total compensation package

• Medical dental and vision insurance

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• A 401(k) plan with company match

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)- take the time you need to recharge with manager approval and business needs in mind

• Quarterly stipend for perks and benefits that matter most to you

• Tuition reimbursement to support your ongoing learning and development

• Subscription to Calm

Evolv Technology (Evolv) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace and all employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national social or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age disability HIV Status sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression veteran status or any other status protected by law in the locations where we operate. Evolv will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

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