Research Intern for Deep Generative Modeling

Sony AI's Deep Generative Modeling (DGM) team delves into deep learning fundamentals and their practical applications for integration with Sony's business. We are actively recruiting skilled research scientists or engineers with a robust engineering background to contribute to our endeavors. Joining us offers numerous opportunities to develop cutting-edge, large-scale AI models through internal collaborations. Ideal candidates possess diverse experience in large-scale or cross-modalities (computer vision, NLP, audio, videos etc.) implementations.
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Roles And Responsibilities
As a Research Intern, you will conduct novel and advanced research with internal members. You are expected to be self-motivated and have the ability to conduct and implement innovative ideas with internal collaborations. Also, we expect the outcome will be published as academic papers.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• Strong technical background in machine learning and deep learning
• Experience in developing novel models or algorithms, with a track record of publishing papers at major conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, etc.).
• Excellent analytical and programming skills for large-scale deep learning
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Diverse experience and knowledge in generative models, representation learning or general realm of deep learning
• Have some experience in multiple modalities of deep learning, such as computer vision, natural language processing or audio

Location
: Schlieren, Switzerland; or Tokyo, Japan.

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, stories and skillsets because we know this drives
innovation and creativity
. Our commitment to nurturing a
friendly and supportive
place of work where everyone has a sense of
belonging and inclusion
creates an atmosphere of learning and
personal growth
. We 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 or for the betterment of society, and you will have access to the most
innovative technologies from across the Sony universe
and the opportunity to partner with Sony's leading companies.

When projects are finished, we
publish
our work, and all our contributors are
recognised
on research pieces, at top-tier 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
, find your direction and take authorship of your personal story at Sony AI, while enjoying the
security and the resource-rich environment
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.

Equal Opportunity
Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics.

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe
Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Europe B.V, Human Resources Department, the Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for, and the accommodation required.