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Data Scientist

Ultralytics
City of London
1 month ago
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🔥 Who We Are

AtUltralytics, we relentlessly drive innovation in AI, building the world's leadingYOLO 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. Joinour teamand help shape the future of AI.


🌎 Location and Legalities

This full-time Data Scientist position is based onsite in our brand-newUltralytics officein 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-artUltralytics YOLOmodels andUltralytics HUB. Key responsibilities include:

  • Performing deep statistical analysis on model performance across variousbenchmarksanddatasetsto identify areas for improvement.
  • Designing and implementing advanceddata augmentationstrategies to enhance model robustness and generalization.
  • Analyzing user and model telemetry from sources likeGoogle AnalyticsandMongoDBto understand user behavior and guide product development.
  • Collaborating with the engineering team to refinemodel trainingandevaluation pipelines, ensuring data quality and integrity.
  • Developing and maintaining dashboards and reports to communicate keyperformance metricsto stakeholders.
  • Automating data analysis and reporting workflows usingPythonscripting andCI/CDtools likeGitHub Actions.
  • Staying current with the latest research indeep learningand 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 inPythonand extensive experience with data science libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, and Scikit-learn.
  • Deep hands-on experience withdeep learningframeworks, particularlyPyTorch.
  • Proven experience withstatistical analysis, hypothesis testing, and data visualization techniques.
  • Familiarity withcomputer visiontasks and concepts, with direct experience working withYOLO modelsbeing a major plus.
  • Experience with large-scale data processing and database technologies such asMongoDBor other NoSQL databases.
  • Practical knowledge of MLOps principles, includingCI/CD pipelinesusingGitHub Actions.
  • Experience with analytics platforms likeGoogle Analyticsand business intelligence tools likeTableauorPower BI.
  • Knowledge of GPU-accelerated computing withCUDAis 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 ourmission, vision, and values. Ourteamthrives 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.


đź’¶ 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-edgeAI projects.
  • Gear:Brand-new Apple MacBook and Apple Display provided.
  • Team: Become part of a supportive and passionateteam environment.


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

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