Ai/ml Vision & Language Research Intern

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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!

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Research and evaluate the performance of state-of-the-art computer vision and natural language processing 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 FOR POSITION

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 Graphics, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing or related areas.

Familiarity with neural network modeling and analysis, formulate optimization flow using PyTorch, TensorFlow, NNabla or equivalent deep learning framework.

Familiarity with Python and/or modern C++ for rapid algorithm prototyping.

Familiarity with camera geometry and geometric algebra

Excellent analytical and mathematical skills.

Knowledge and experiences in generative models (GAN, VAE, DPM )

Knowledge and experiences in transformer models (BERT, GPT)

Knowledge and experiences in vision & language models

All candidates must be authorized to work in the USA.

Ability to work remotely or/and onsite flexible to the situation changes.

The target hourly rate for this internship is $45.00 per hour. The individual will be paid hourly and eligible for overtime. 

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