About the Role
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join the Visual Computing Group (VCG). This role will focus on advanced R&D to redefine game play and live streaming through cutting-edge neural networks and machine learning (ML) for game rendering and streaming systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and improve core generative models for graphics and video processing for applications like live video streaming and game rendering.
- Research and prototype new methods for graphics or video enhancement and data generation pipelines from generative models.
- Collaborate with team members on drafting publications and patent submissions.
- Participate and assist the team in core R&D work with other teams within Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Requirements
- PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, or a related field, or equivalent skills evidenced by work experience.
- 7+ years of demonstrable research experience in industry or academia.
- Strong background in TensorFlow or PyTorch; Python and packages/libraries related to computer vision or graphics, evidenced by the development of advanced applications in image/video/graphics processing or computer vision (minimum 7 years).
- Evidence of leading technical developments by several publications in top-tier conferences like CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, SIGGRAPH or similar.
- Solid background in one or more of the following: neural network architectures, design and test of advanced neural network architectures, or training, validation and evaluation of deep neural network models on large datasets.
Skills
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- Python
- Computer Vision
- Graphics
- Image Processing
- Video Processing
- Generative Models
- Neural Networks
- Machine Learning
- Deep Learning
- 3D Engines (Unreal, Unity)
Location
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid Working
Experience Level
- 7+ years of experience
Education Level
- PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, or a related field, or equivalent skills evidenced by work experience.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus opportunity
- Hybrid Working (within Flexmodes)
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- 25 days holiday per year
- On Site Gym
- Subsidised Café
- Free soft drinks
- On site bar
- Access to cycle garage and showers
About the Company
- Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand.
- As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, SIE is part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence.
- SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people.
- SIE is an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world.
- The role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
Equal Opportunity
- Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
- We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity.
- We encourage everyone to respond.
- Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
