AI/ML Computer Vision Research Intern

Sony Corporation of America, located in New York, NY, is the U.S. headquarters of Sony Group Corporation, based in Tokyo, Japan. Sony's principal U.S. businesses include Sony Electronics Inc., Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Music Publishing and Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. 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. To learn more: www.sony.com/en.

POSITION SUMMARY

Sony Corporation of America currently has an opening for AI/ML Vision & Language Research Intern in our R&D Center US Lab. located in San Jose, CA.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a talented research team in multidisciplinary efforts to develop Sony’s future products and services. We’re inventing the technology and products that inspire customers all over the world, and soon you could be working to bring your ideas to life! This internship is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in exciting entertainment industry applications as well as cutting-edge research experience in the field of advanced Computer Vision and Natura Language Processing, based on the AI and Machine Learning.

If you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to see what you’ve got! – location is flexible

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and evaluate the performance of state-of-the-art computer vision with respect to latest deep learning algorithms.
• Apply software engineering skills to prototype algorithms to identify challenges for our research.
• Learn, collaborate, and network alongside world-class researchers and creators to investigate algorithms; present your findings and contribute to industry leading entertainment technology community.

QUALIFICATIONS

• M.S., Ph.D. candidate, or Post-doc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Research background in the area of AI/Machine Learning, Computer Vision, specifically image and video object segmentation and video object tracking.
• Strong familiarity with neural network modeling and analysis, formulate optimization flow using PyTorch, TensorFlow or equivalent deep learning framework.
• Strong familiarity with Python and/or modern C++ for rapid algorithm prototyping.
• Strong familiarity with camera geometry and geometric algebra
• Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
• Knowledge and experiences in transformer models
• Knowledge and experiences in SOTA model fine tuning techniques
• Knowledge and experiences in VFX tools is a plus (Nuke, Silhouette, Adobe photoshop)

The target hourly rate for this internship is $50.00 per hour. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime.  

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