Data Scientist

Ultralytics
London
3 months ago
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Overview

Founder & CEO at Ultralytics | Democratizing Vision AI

At Ultralytics, we relentlessly drive innovation in AI, building the world's leading YOLO models. We're looking for passionate individuals obsessed with AI, eager to make a global impact, and ready to excel in a dynamic, high-energy environment. Join our team and help shape the future of AI.

Location and Legalities

This full-time Data Scientist position is based onsite in our brand-new Ultralytics office in London, UK. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the UK, as Ultralytics does not provide visa sponsorship.

What You'll Do
  • As a Data Scientist at Ultralytics, you will analyze vast datasets to drive model improvements, uncover key insights, and shape the future of our products, including the state-of-the-art Ultralytics YOLO models and Ultralytics HUB. Key responsibilities include:
  • Performing deep statistical analysis on model performance across various benchmarks and datasets to identify areas for improvement.
  • Designing and implementing advanced data augmentation strategies to enhance model robustness and generalization.
  • Analyzing user and model telemetry from sources like Google Analytics and MongoDB to understand user behavior and guide product development.
  • Collaborating with the engineering team to refine model training and evaluation pipelines, ensuring data quality and integrity.
  • Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports to communicate key performance metrics to stakeholders.
  • Automating data analysis and reporting workflows using Python scripting and CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions.
  • Staying current with the latest research in deep learning and statistical analysis to drive innovation.

Your analytical rigor will be critical to advancing Ultralytics' mission to make AI easy and accessible for everyone.

Skills and Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a data science or analytics role, preferably within the AI/ML industry.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python and extensive experience with data science libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
  • Deep hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks, particularly PyTorch.
  • Proven experience with statistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and data visualization techniques.
  • Familiarity with computer vision tasks and concepts, with direct experience working with YOLO models being a major plus.
  • Experience with large-scale data processing and database technologies such as MongoDB or other NoSQL databases.
  • Practical knowledge of MLOps principles, including CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions.
  • Experience with analytics platforms like Google Analytics and business intelligence tools like Tableau or Power BI.
  • Knowledge of GPU-accelerated computing with CUDA is highly desirable.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-intensity startup environment.
Cultural Fit

Intensity Required

Ultralytics is a high-performance environment for world-class talent obsessed with achieving extraordinary results. We operate at a relentless pace, demanding exceptional dedication and an unwavering commitment to excellence, guided by our mission, vision, and values. Our team thrives on audacious goals and absolute ownership. This is not a conventional workplace. If your priority is predictable comfort or a standard work-life balance over the relentless pursuit of progress, Ultralytics is not for you. We seek driven individuals prepared for the profound personal investment required to make a defining contribution to the future of AI.

Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: Highly competitive based on experience.
  • Startup Equity: Participate directly in our company's growth and success.
  • Hybrid Flexibility: 3 days per week in our brand-new office - 2 days remote
  • Generous Time Off: 24 days vacation, your birthday off, plus local holidays.
  • Flexible Hours: Tailor your working hours to suit your productivity.
  • Tech: Engage with cutting-edge AI projects.
  • Gear: Brand-new Apple MacBook and Apple Display provided.
  • Team: Become part of a supportive and passionate team environment.

If you are driven to redefine the capabilities of machine learning and eager to make a significant impact, Ultralytics offers an exceptional career opportunity.

Job Details
  • Seniority level: Associate
  • Employment type: Full-time
  • Job function: Research and Science
  • Industries: Software Development and Information Services


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