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Sony Research Scientist – Vision Foundation Model 
France, Ile-de-France 
487793456

02.05.2024

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. To learn more:

Sony AI is seeking research scientists to join our Privacy-Preserving Machine Learning (PPML) team. Our teammainly focusesy, with a focus on buildingin a trustworthy manner. The role of a research scientist is to conduct innovative research, develop methodologies,s to empower real-world AI applications (e.g.,Imaging&Sensing) in Sony.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • uct fundamental and innovativeresearchinlargevision foundation models, including but not limited to architecture designandmethodology design.

  • Contribute to deployment foundation models and use them in production to solve problems of business partners.

  • Work closely withresearch, engineering, and productteams,seekinghigh-impact opportunities to launch solutions and advance long-term business growths, specificallyImaging&Sensingbusiness.

  • Deep understandingoflarge vision foundation model development and various CV applications, such as Image classification, object detection, pose detection, semantic image segmentation, etc.

  • Publish influential researchoutcomes,andgive presentations in top-tier conferences and journals.

Your qualifications and experience should include:

  • Work experience with a role withaprimary emphasis onvision foundation model andcomputervision research.

  • PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, Statistics, data science, or other related disciplines.

  • Publications or hands-on experience inlarge vision foundation model development, computer vision,data synthesis,knowledge distillation,anddistributed/decentralizedsystem design.

  • Strong programming skills inPython,experience inPytorchorTensorflow.

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to work in a team

  • (Preferred) Experience in leading orparticipatingin significant research projects.

  • (Preferred)Experience in computer vision applications and/or AI

  • (Preferred) Paper awards in top conferences, or winner of international competition award

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We recognize thateach and everyone of us is original and. Diversity and inclusion are in our DNA, they drive innovation. We empower our people to achieve one goal: to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology.

In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer an environment and culture that promotes Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for you to thrive as part of Sony’s purpose to “fill the world with emotion through the power of creativity and technology.

generally regularemployees scheduled to work 20 or more hours a week) a comprehensive benefits program that offers coverage and support for employees and their family’s physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

What we offer you:

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coveragewith coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Employeeassistanceplanand comprehensive behavioral health benefits

  • Fertility benefits, includingsurrogacy,and adoptionassistanceprograms

  • Basic and supplemental life insurance for employees as well as supplemental life insurance coverage for their spouses/domestic partners and children

  • Voluntary benefits such as group legal, identity theft protection, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance

  • Short-term & long-term disability plans

  • Paid parental and caregiver leave

  • 401(k) Planwith pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options andcompany matchwhichvestsimmediately

  • Educationassistanceand student loan programs


Other Programs:

  • Time off to include vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays (early release),and a winter break between Christmas and New Year’s Day (based on business needs)

  • Referral bonuses (subject to eligibility)

  • Matching gift program

  • A wide variety ofemployee business resource groups (EBRGs)

  • Special discountson Sony products, offered exclusively to Sony employees

  • Employee stock purchase plan (Sony covers commissions and fees for your Sony stock purchases made through after-tax payroll deductions)

  • Annual incentive bonus

annual base salary for this position is $130,000 to $170,000. 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.

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), gender, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or family status, genetic information, medical condition, or any otherbasis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

Sony Corporation of America provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job application procedures. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at or by mail to: Sony Corporation of America, Human Resources Department, 25 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Please indicate the position you are applying for.

While SCA does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, there are certain Sony offices that require employees to be vaccinated in order to enter. If you will be located at or travel to those offices, you will be required to be fully vaccinated to enter. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations for documented medical reasons and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Please do not include proof of vaccination status or any indication of a possible request for a vaccination accommodation when submitting your application materials. If applicable, the Company will follow up with you directly to request proof of vaccination and to discuss any potentialaccommodations.