Senior Talent Acquisition Lead
hace 2 días
London
Join the team powering the future of vision AI Hello, hola, 你好, こんにちは, नमस्ते, hallo, bonjour! Thanks for stopping by — we know your time is valuable, so here's what makes Ultralytics special. Who we are At Ultralytics, we're on a mission to simplify AI for everyone. As the creators of the world's leading Ultralytics YOLO models, we empower millions of developers, researchers, and companies worldwide to build state-of-the-art computer vision applications. Following our $30M Series A round, we're expanding rapidly across our global hubs in London, Madrid, and Shenzhen. This is an opportunity to join a fast-scaling, high-performance team that's redefining the future of vision AI — where ambition meets impact, and ideas become reality. We move fast. We build boldly. We execute with purpose. And we do it together. About the role As Senior Talent Acquisition Lead, you’ll own Ultralytics’ global hiring engine end-to-end — building strategy, systems, and an exceptional candidate experience that scales us from ~50 to 100+ employees across the UK, Spain, and China. This is a hands-on, high-ownership individual contributor role for someone who can operate at Series A/B speed while raising the bar on quality. You’ll run full-cycle recruiting across technical and GTM roles, including ML, computer vision, and applied engineering teams shipping YOLO into production. You’ll partner tightly with founders and hiring managers to translate headcount plans into measurable pipelines, strong offers, and predictable hiring outcomes. You’ll also be the “builder” behind our recruiting stack and process — from ATS workflows to sourcing strategy to analytics — ensuring we hire world-class talent while staying aligned with our Mission & Values. What you'll do Strategy & execution • Own global hiring strategy across London, Madrid, and Shenzhen with clear quarterly goals and scorecards., • Build scalable recruiting processes in Ashby and align onboarding handoffs in Rippling., • Translate org plans into calibrated role kickoffs, interview plans, and hiring manager operating rhythms., • Run compensation planning inputs (ranges, leveling, offers) with market data and internal consistency. Sourcing & pipeline development • Lead proactive sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, GitHub, and community signals., • Build repeatable pipelines for ML/AI, computer vision, and core engineering roles tied to our docs ecosystem., • Develop talent maps for priority markets (UK/Spain/China) and maintain warmed executive and specialist networks., • Improve employer branding through high-signal role narratives and visibility across our community. Candidate experience & closing • Deliver a fast, respectful process with crisp communication, feedback loops, and strong closing motion., • Lead offer strategy and negotiation while maintaining fairness, transparency, and speed., • Partner with teams to improve interview quality, reduce bias, and increase signal-to-noise in hiring decisions., • Track funnel metrics and iterate weekly to improve conversion, time-to-fill, and quality of hire. Skills and experience Core requirements • 7+ years in full-cycle recruiting with Series A/B scale-up experience and high ownership for outcomes., • Track record scaling a startup from ~50 to 100+ employees across multiple functions and geographies., • Deep expertise with ATS administration, workflow design, and reporting (Ashby strongly preferred)., • Strong sourcing fundamentals (LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean, GitHub) and comfort with high-volume roles when needed., • Proven hiring manager partnership skills: role clarity, calibration, process discipline, and decisive execution., • Experience supporting global hiring across time zones (UK/Spain/China) with clean coordination and follow-through., • Strong compensation literacy: ranges, leveling, offer construction, and negotiation in competitive markets. Nice to have • Technical recruiting depth in ML/AI, computer vision, and applied research/engineering roles., • Experience hiring for GTM orgs (Sales, Solutions, Customer Success, Partnerships) in developer-led products., • Familiarity with OKR frameworks and operating cadences that drive measurable recruiting outcomes., • Prior exposure to open-source or developer ecosystems (e.g., Ultralytics GitHub)., • Passion for what we build and how it’s used by teams worldwide in our Guides. Cultural fit At Ultralytics, we set bold goals and execute with speed, precision, and teamwork. We're driven by hard work, ambition, and resilience — building fast, learning constantly, and delivering measurable impact. You'll thrive here if you: • Take ownership and deliver results with focus and accountability., • Combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution., • Value excellence, grit, and creativity in equal measure., • See collaboration as the foundation for meaningful progress. Our culture is built around our core values: • Relentless progress: Constant evolution and improvement., • Strive for excellence: Perseverance and attention to detail., • Actions, not words: Focus on delivering meaningful results., • Act with urgency: Seize fleeting opportunities., • Open access to all: Transparent communication and collaboration. Learn more in our Ultralytics Handbook and values. Compensation and benefits We reward excellence and impact — not just tenure or title. • Competitive salary: Reflecting your experience and contribution., • Equity packages: We want our success to be yours too., • On-site collaboration: Work with passionate builders in one of our global hubs., • Flexible working hours: We value results over routines., • Generous time off: 24 vacation days, your birthday off, plus local holidays., • Tech & tools: Work on cutting-edge AI projects that power millions of devices., • Gear: Brand-new Apple MacBook Air/Pro, Apple Studio Display, and AirPods Pro 3., • Learning & development: Dedicated budget for personal and professional growth., • High impact: Your work will shape the future of vision AI. Check out ultralytics.com/careers for more about our culture, values, and teams. Where and how you can work We believe great work happens where passion meets purpose. • This role is on-site at our London hub., • Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country of application. We're an in-office team that values daily collaboration, energy, and connection. Being together helps us move faster, learn from one another, and celebrate wins as they happen. Why join us We're not just building models — we're building the ecosystem powering the future of vision AI. If you're ready to build, move fast, and make an impact — this is your moment. Ready to build the ecosystem powering the future of vision AI? Apply now.