Ultralytics ML Engineer - YOLO R&D

[glenn-jocher]

Ultralytics ML Engineer - YOLO R&D (Full-time, Onsite in Shenzhen)

🔥 Who We Are

At Ultralytics, we're relentlessly innovating at the cutting edge of AI and computer vision. We build industry-leading AI models using the renowned YOLO framework and empower users worldwide through an intuitive, cloud-based training and deployment platform. Our goal is to democratize powerful AI technology and make it universally accessible.

🚀 What You'll Do

As a full-time ML Engineer at our new Shenzhen R&D office, you will directly contribute to the research and development of next-generation YOLO and other advanced computer vision models. Your responsibilities include:

• Designing and experimentally validating novel model architectures, loss functions, activation functions, and optimization techniques.
• Implementing, training, and rigorously evaluating machine learning models to push state-of-the-art benchmarks.
• Publishing reproducible research and actively contributing improvements back to key open-source frameworks.
• Collaborating closely with our international ML team to align research priorities and accelerate innovation.
• Maintaining and growing Ultralytics' presence and leadership within the broader ML and computer vision research community.
• Engaging with our open-source user base through GitHub Discussions, GitHub Issues, and Pull Requests.

🛠️ Required Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of demonstrable ML experience with Python and PyTorch.
• Extensive history of meaningful GitHub contributions (ideally hundreds or thousands per year) to critical open-source frameworks and models.
• Published peer-reviewed research and citations in reputable ML and computer vision conferences or journals.
• Proven ability to design, execute, and clearly document rigorous ML experiments with compelling results.
• Deep theoretical and practical expertise in model architecture design, optimization methods, loss functions, and augmentation and training strategies.
• Strong track record of achieving state-of-the-art results in benchmark datasets, particularly in object detection and segmentation.
• Experience with Docker, PyPI, and Conda environments.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and automated testing workflows such as GitHub Actions.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in clearly articulating complex technical ideas and experimental results.

🌟 Cultural Fit - Intensity Required

Ultralytics is not your typical workplace; this is a high-pressure startup environment demanding extraordinary dedication, relentless hustle, and an insatiable hunger for excellence. Our team works exceptionally long hours. We expect you to thrive under intense pressure, embrace extreme accountability, and possess an unstoppable drive to succeed at any cost. If you seek comfort, routine, or a balanced lifestyle, this is not the place for you. Only those truly excited about diving headfirst into the grind, fully committed to shaping the future of AI, should apply.

💶 Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: Highly competitive, based on experience and qualifications.
• Time Off: 24 paid vacation days, your birthday off, plus local holidays.
• Work Location: Onsite at our state-of-the-art Shenzhen office.
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours.
• Relocation: Note that relocation assistance is not provided. Candidates must possess legal authorization to work in China.

Join our mission and push AI innovation to new frontiers. Apply now at https://www.ultralytics.com/careers.

[UltralyticsAssistant]

👋 Hello @glenn-jocher, thank you for sharing this exciting opportunity with the Ultralytics community 🚀!

For those interested in this role, you can learn more about Ultralytics' mission to democratize AI and explore the career opportunities available at Ultralytics Careers. This position represents a fantastic chance to contribute to cutting-edge YOLO development and work alongside a passionate, innovative team.

If you have any questions about the role or application process, feel free to ask here. An Ultralytics engineer will also assist soon to provide further insights or address specific queries.

For community discussions, collaboration, and support, you can also join us on:

• Discord 🎧 for real-time chat
• Discourse for in-depth topics
• Subreddit to share knowledge and experiences

We look forward to seeing extraordinary talent join the team and help shape the future of AI innovation! 🚀

[glenn-jocher]

This is an excellent opportunity for ML researchers and engineers passionate about advancing computer vision technology. Working directly on YOLO models at Ultralytics means contributing to tools used by millions of developers worldwide. The Shenzhen R&D office puts you at the center of a vibrant tech ecosystem with unique collaboration opportunities.

For candidates with strong PyTorch experience and a research background in computer vision, this role offers the chance to shape future YOLO generations and push the boundaries of what's possible in real-time object detection.

If you're interested in the technical challenges mentioned and have the required experience, I encourage you to apply through our careers page.