Research Scientist

You will:
- Lead research programs in AI ethics especially fairness, accountability and transparency- Lead qualitative and quantitative research, including critical literature surveys and semi-structured interviews, to gather insights and AI system design requirements that address fundamental AI ethics problems- Analyze and synthesize research findings into actionable insights and recommendations for AI system design and interaction- Develop guidelines and design principles based on research findings to improve the usability, accessibility, and user experience of AI systems- Collaborate with stakeholders, including users, practitioners, researchers, and engineers, to translate research insights into practical solutions and tools- Work closely with the company’s AI ethics boards to identify key issues around AI ethics in Sony's diverse businesses- Work closely with a team of AI researchers and engineers in the US, Switzerland, and Japan on ambitious AI projects- Write code to support research, usually in Python- Write reports and give presentations for internal audiences- Write papers for, and give presentations at academic conferences

You will bring:
- PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Anthropology, Behavioral Sciences, or a related field- Passion to develop cutting-edge AI ethics technology and deploy it through a multi-stakeholder approach i.e. product, engineering, legal, and compliance business units- Proficiency in programming and data analysis tools, such as Python- Excellent knowledge of AI technologies and machine learning algorithms- Knowledge and experience in using HCI research methods (qualitative and quantitative)- 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- Bonus: The ability to deliver on tight deadlines and adapt to evolving or changing requirements- Bonus: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, and willingness in learning Japanese

Your new office

Schlieren - Zürich Technology Centre (ZTC)

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

We ensure competitive salaries and benefits by using established benchmarking. We encourage healthy work-life balance supported by hybrid and flexible working policies. We are a positive community who dream big together, respect each other, and enjoy a collaborative culture.

We like to celebrate our colleagues who make a real difference using our recognition platform. We also provide access to numerous services and platforms for all aspects of wellbeing. We listen to our people through conversations and surveys, respect their suggestions, then act on them. We also provide allowances for volunteering days so that our staff can support the causes they are most passionate about.

You can build your career around you with our fantastic range of learning & personal development programs to enhance your skills. We also encourage our staff to try exciting new roles, in a wide range of countries, with a supportive mobility team to support you if you take that leap

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.

We are Sony Europe.

Our people collaborate in an environment of respect, integrity, and open-mindedness. Diverse teams from all over Europe are the driving force for our business, and we embrace the differences that make each of us original and unique.

With offices in 28 European countries, Sony Europe caters to consumer, professional, semiconductor and healthcare markets with innovative electronics products and solutions. Our European laboratories research and develop new technologies and capabilities that contributes to the Sony Group and important issues on a planetary scale.