Research Scientist

You will:
- Conduct fundamental and innovative research in large vision foundation models, including but not limited to architecture design and methodology design.- Contribute to deployment foundation models and use them in production to solve problems of business partners.- Work closely with research, engineering, and product teams, seeking high-impact opportunities to launch solutions and advance long-term business growths, specifically Imaging & Sensing business.-
- Publish influential research outcomes, and give presentations in top-tier conferences and journals.

You will bring:
- Work experience with a role with a primary emphasis on vision foundation model and computer vision research.- PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Statistics, data science, or other related disciplines.- Publications or hands-on experience in large vision foundation model development, computer vision, data synthesis, knowledge distillation, and distributed/decentralized system design.- Strong programming skills in Python, experience in Pytorch or Tensorflow.- Excellent communication and presentation skills.- Ability to work in a team- (preferred) Experience in leading or participating in significant research projects.-
- (preferred) Paper awards in top conferences, or winner of international competition award

Your new office:
Surrounded by Swiss Alps, the Schlieren office is at the doorstep of Zurich, which is consistently voted in top three best cities to live. The city benefits from a very rich ecosystem where prestigious universities, research institutes, companies and organizations collaborate for the development and design of next generation technologies. Our office is very well connected with public transports (train, tram, bus) and located in a very modern and bright building. We have several enjoyable break rooms as well as a terrace which we use for regular social team events or as a casual working area. Our team is unique and international, representing engineering and sales/marketing functions, which creates this unique and passionate Sony Swiss DNA.

Life at Sony Research:
Our work environment is diverse and motivated with an innovative open mindset. Sony AI is committed to building a diverse team of people with different characters and skillsets because we know this drives innovation and creativity. Our commitment to nurturing a friendly place of work where everyone has a sense of belonging and inclusion creates an atmosphere of learning and personal growth. We also focus on achieving healthy work-life balance for our teams, supported by hybrid and flexible working.

You will work on exciting projects at the cutting edge of AI that are in the realms of entertainment and for the betterment of society, and you will have access to the most innovative technologies and the opportunity to partner with Sony’s leading companies. As a growing business inside Sony, you will enjoy the freedom to use creative problem-solving to achieve Sony AI’s goals.

When research is completed, we publish our work, and all our contributors are recognised on research pieces, at highly rated conferences, and in journals. You will also have access to workshops and development programs to expand your knowledge and skills. We want you to drive your career and find your direction at Sony AI, while enjoying the security that comes with being part of a global corporation that has R&D in its DNA.

Bring your uniqueness to Sony:
We are passionate about creating a culture that promotes equity and cultivates inclusion, diversity, and belonging. We want employees with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will stimulate innovation and have a direct impact on our creation of social value to fulfil Sony’s purpose - ‘to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology’. We want you to bring your unique self to work and help shape our culture.