🔥 Who We Are
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 Vision AI.
🌎 Location and Legalities
This full-time LLM Engineer 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 an LLM Engineer at Ultralytics, you will spearhead the development and integration of advanced language model capabilities across our ecosystem. You will work on cutting-edge projects that merge the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) with our state-of-the-art computer vision technologies. Key responsibilities include:
* Developing and scaling robust LLM-powered applications using a variety of APIs, including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Gemini.
* Implementing and managing multi-API workflows using tools like LiteLLM to ensure flexibility and resilience.
* Building sophisticated Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, leveraging advanced techniques like embeddings with Voyage AI, rerankers, and query enrichment.
* Designing and maintaining efficient data pipelines and vector storage solutions using MongoDB Atlas Vector Search.
* Fine-tuning LLMs on custom datasets to enhance performance for specialized tasks related to our documentation and user support.
* Collaborating with our YOLO development team to explore and build innovative multi-modal solutions.
* Automating deployment and testing processes using CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions.
Your work will directly enhance the Ultralytics HUB platform and empower our global community of developers and researchers.
🛠️ Skills and Experience
* 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on AI and Machine Learning (ML).
* Expert-level proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks, particularly PyTorch.
* Proven experience building and deploying applications with LLM APIs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, and DeepSeek.
* Hands-on experience with the full RAG pipeline, including vector embeddings, rerankers, and data indexing in databases like MongoDB.
* Practical knowledge of LLM fine-tuning, prompt engineering, and performance optimization.
* Familiarity with MLOps principles and tools, including CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
* A strong interest in computer vision and an understanding of object detection models like Ultralytics YOLO11 is a significant plus.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-intensity 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 and contribute to leading open-source software.
* 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.