Sony AI America, a branch of Sony AI, is a remotely distributed organization spread across the U.S. and Canada. Sony AI is Sony’s new research organization pursuing the mission to use AI to unleash human creativity. Sony AI works closely with Sony’s other business units, including Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC., Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., and Sony Music Entertainment. With some 900 million Sony devices in hands and homes worldwide today, a vast array of Sony movies, television shows and music, and the PlayStation Network, Sony creates and delivers more entertainment experiences to more people than anyone else on earth.
General information
Sony AI is seeking highly motivated, self-driven individuals with expertise in software engineering, machine learning and interest in AI ethics.
Sony AI is dedicated to using AI to help unleash human imagination and creativity. We believe in researching and developing AI techniques that empower the imagination and creativity of artists, makers and creators around the world. Our aim is to advance AI so that it augments – and works in harmony with – humans to benefit society.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Implement, train, evaluate machine learning models
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Curate, clean, handle machine learning datasets
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Support the development of AI Ethics research projects from the ground up
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Develop and maintain CI/CD best practices for machine learning projects
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Work closely with a team of AI researchers and programmers in the US, Switzerland, and Japan on ambitious AI Ethics projects
Required Qualifications and Skills
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Background in software engineering (BSc, MSc or PhD in related areas)
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2+ years of industry experience in a software engineering role in supporting machine learning projects (open-source contributions are a plus!)
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Familiarity with computer vision, NLP or speech processing
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Strong python programming skills
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Interest in AI Ethics
Other Required Knowledge
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Experience working with different business stakeholders, such as researchers, engineers, lawyers, and compliance officers
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
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Ability to deliver on tight deadlines and adapt to evolving or changing requirements
Working Location
United States (location flexible), Zurich, Tokyo
The anticipated annual base salary for this position in the US is $120,000 to 160,000. This range does not include any other compensation components or other benefits that an individual may be eligible for. The actual base salary offered depends on a variety of factors, which may include as applicable, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.
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