Connectionists: [Jobs] Sony AI hiring in Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, Computer Vision and Robotics - location flexible

Sat May 16 15:08:03 EDT 2020

Sony AI is seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals, with expertise in reinforcement learning, computer vision, machine learning, and/or robotics, for immediate hire.

About Sony AI

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Sony AI is dedicated to using AI to help unleash human imagination and creativity.  We believe in researching and developing AI techniques that  empower the imagination and creativity of artists, makers and creators around the world.  Our aim is to advance AI so that it augments, and works in harmony with, humans to benefit society.

Sony AI’s research and development are driven through agile, world-class AI flagship projects that motivate the creation of AI technologies in both the virtual and physical spaces.  The initial three flagship projects are in computer gaming; sensing and imaging for robotics; and gastronomy.  Other projects will be added over time. We aim to leverage our core expertise in sensing, computer vision, machine learning, reinforcement learning, and robotics towards novel research and applications.

All Sony AI research projects will be pursued in close collaboration with the relevant Sony Group business units, including those in gaming, imaging, and sensing.

Our Values

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We believe that extraordinary innovation requires diversity in people and methods; that AI should be developed and deployed in a responsible, fair, and transparent way; and that all technology should serve social good.

Positions

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We primarily seek ambitious and dedicated research scientists and engineers. The ideal candidate will

  1) have extensive AI expertise, especially in reinforcement learning, deep learning, computer vision, generative models, and/or robotics;

  2) hold a PhD (research scientists) or at least an MSc (engineers) or equivalent experience in a related field.

  3) have strong system-building skills;

  4) be passionate about helping us innovate at the cutting edge of machine learning and robotics;

  5) have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

The following positions are open for immediate application.  Some additional positions are expected to open soon.

Open Roles at Sony AI Tokyo:

(Senior) Research Scientist (RL, CV, ML, robotics),

(Senior) Software Engineer (CV, ML),

(Senior) Robotics Engineer, Sony AI Tokyo,

Project Manager:

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Open Roles at Sony AI America (location flexible)

Research Scientist (RL): https://sonyglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SonyGlobalCareers/job/Remote---Massachusetts/Research-Scientist_JR-102452<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sonyglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com_SonyGlobalCareers_job_Remote-2D-2D-2DMassachusetts_Research-2DScientist-5FJR-2D102452&d=DwMFaQ&c=fP4tf--1dS0biCFlB0saz0I0kjO5v7-GLPtvShAo4cc&r=-2WtNEdgQTBn28HXS65GzunouoNEUBDW_EFhXWzyL00&m=iN8zYyASg3xirY2UjIHU0ZVI2ZQ2HcTzko8BLhKbqk0&s=U1cU74WR98ghedvbHdIA2yTHa2Ykz3XYcvGxRqoBoIc&e=>

Senior Research Scientist (RL):

https://sonyglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/SonyGlobalCareers/job/Remote---Massachusetts/Senior-Research-Scientist_JR-102451<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sonyglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com_SonyGlobalCareers_job_Remote-2D-2D-2DMassachusetts_Senior-2DResearch-2DScientist-5FJR-2D102451&d=DwMFaQ&c=fP4tf--1dS0biCFlB0saz0I0kjO5v7-GLPtvShAo4cc&r=-2WtNEdgQTBn28HXS65GzunouoNEUBDW_EFhXWzyL00&m=iN8zYyASg3xirY2UjIHU0ZVI2ZQ2HcTzko8BLhKbqk0&s=1MwzcrTFy4JyPgR5HzZ2wU6nAYoaOYmGsJj0qEGNmuc&e=>

For information about roles in robotics in America, please contact Peter Stone at peter.stone at sony.com<mailto:peter.stone at sony.com>

Open Roles at Sony AI Zurich

Senior Research Scientist (robotics, CV):

https://sonyglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SonyGlobalCareers/job/Schlieren/Senior--Robotics--Research-Scientist_JR-102456<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sonyglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com_en-2DUS_SonyGlobalCareers_job_Schlieren_Senior-2D-2DRobotics-2D-2DResearch-2DScientist-5FJR-2D102456&d=DwMFaQ&c=fP4tf--1dS0biCFlB0saz0I0kjO5v7-GLPtvShAo4cc&r=-2WtNEdgQTBn28HXS65GzunouoNEUBDW_EFhXWzyL00&m=iN8zYyASg3xirY2UjIHU0ZVI2ZQ2HcTzko8BLhKbqk0&s=WV0oWHHU4sfiO4RAnAUFddo_4H786SgPM5yNhNmjdI0&e=>

Senior Robotics Engineer:

https://sonyglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SonyGlobalCareers/job/Schlieren/Senior-Robotics-Engineer_JR-102457<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sonyglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com_en-2DUS_SonyGlobalCareers_job_Schlieren_Senior-2DRobotics-2DEngineer-5FJR-2D102457&d=DwMFaQ&c=fP4tf--1dS0biCFlB0saz0I0kjO5v7-GLPtvShAo4cc&r=-2WtNEdgQTBn28HXS65GzunouoNEUBDW_EFhXWzyL00&m=iN8zYyASg3xirY2UjIHU0ZVI2ZQ2HcTzko8BLhKbqk0&s=Z_rnBP7izyRROUoj-2JFTdX6dD6nfXN4lbpVmLXwF5g&e=>

Project Manager: https://sonyglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SonyGlobalCareers/job/Schlieren/Project-Manager_JR-102458?source=Linkedin<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__sonyglobal.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com_en-2DUS_SonyGlobalCareers_job_Schlieren_Project-2DManager-5FJR-2D102458-3Fsource-3DLinkedin&d=DwMFaQ&c=fP4tf--1dS0biCFlB0saz0I0kjO5v7-GLPtvShAo4cc&r=-2WtNEdgQTBn28HXS65GzunouoNEUBDW_EFhXWzyL00&m=iN8zYyASg3xirY2UjIHU0ZVI2ZQ2HcTzko8BLhKbqk0&s=1JjTxp-8J-JCbdMurwrn42aAWRp4hjhoqt1dDogtj7k&e=>

Our Team

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Our team is led by:

- Hiroaki Kitano,

- Peter Stone,

- Masahiro Fujita,

- Michael Spranger,

- Pete Wurman, and

- Peter Dürr.

The team also includes many of the leading minds in reinforcement learning, computer vision, other types of machine learning, and robotics.

Timeline

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Thanks to substantial strategic investment by Sony Corporation, Sony AI is prepared to hire qualified individuals for immediate start. Individuals who prefer to start later are also encouraged to apply.

Location

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We are hiring in our Tokyo office, in our Zurich office, and at Sony AI America. Sony AI America is a fully distributed division, so location is flexible.

Contact

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Webpage:  https://www.ai.sony/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.ai.sony_&d=DwMFaQ&c=fP4tf--1dS0biCFlB0saz0I0kjO5v7-GLPtvShAo4cc&r=-2WtNEdgQTBn28HXS65GzunouoNEUBDW_EFhXWzyL00&m=iN8zYyASg3xirY2UjIHU0ZVI2ZQ2HcTzko8BLhKbqk0&s=83v-IbR4NITEe1uqB2RvKHRkpJL-WtRYYrcBjURI14w&e=>

If you have questions, contact Michael Spranger at michael.spranger at sony.com<mailto:michael.spranger at sony.com>

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Senior VP | Sony Corporation of America<https://www.sony.com/en_us/SCA/index.html>
(512) 810-3373 | peter.stone at sony.com<mailto:pstone at cogitai.com>
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