AI Engineer I

Implement and maintain AI libraries for running reinforcement learning and machine learning experiments 
Support research experiments and analysis 
Proactively seek out engineering requirements of the research team 
Debug and fix performance bottlenecks 
Develop and maintain CI/CD best practices and continue to improve team processes 
 
Qualifications: 

Bachelors or equivalent experience in computer science, software engineering, or related fields 
Experience with  python development 
Passion for making reliable, easy-to-use tools 
Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills including the ability to articulate to both technical and non-technical audiences 
 

Bonus points for: 

Knowledge of tensorflow, jax, pytorch, and similar tools 
Knowledge of machine learning and reinforcement learning 
Experience with programming in C, C++, and/or rust 
Experience with distributed computing, game engines, high performance computing, and/or hardware acceleration 
 

For more information and if you want to apply for similar job openings in Japan or Europe, please visit https://ai.sony 

 

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”. 

 

Benefits:    

SCA offers benefits-eligible employees (generally regular employees 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 coverage with coverage for spouses/domestic partners and child dependents, including access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  
Employee assistance plan and comprehensive behavioral health benefits 
Fertility benefits, including surrogacy, and adoption assistance programs   
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) Plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax options and company match with immediate vesting 
Education assistance and 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 of employee business resource groups (EBRGs)   
Special discounts on 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 
 

The anticipated annual base salary for this position in the US is $120,000 to $160,000. 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. 

 

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