Proposition summary
Sony AI's Deep Generative Modeling (DGM) team delves into deep learning fundamentals and their practical applications for integration with Sony's business. We are actively recruiting skilled research scientists or engineers with a robust engineering background to contribute to our endeavors. Joining us offers numerous opportunities to develop cutting-edge, large-scale AI models through internal collaborations. The technologies developed during the internship will have the potential to be applied in film, game, and music production across entertainment studios worldwide. This Tokyo-based position operates in an English-speaking environment.
Responsibilities
As a Research Intern, you will conduct novel and advanced research with internal members. You are expected to be self-motivated and have the ability to conduct and implement innovative ideas through internal collaborations. Our primary research interest include (but are not limited to):
1. Efficient and/or scalable training/sampling of deep generative models
2. Technologies for safe deep generative models, such as memorization mitigation/detection, concept erasing, and training data attribution
3. Representation learning framework for multimodal generative models
we expect the outcome of your research will be published as academic papers.
Required Qualifications
Strong technical background in machine learning and deep learning
Developing novel models or algorithms and reporting results as published papers
Excellent analytical and programming skills for large-scale deep learning
Experience with research communities, including having published papers at conferences, for example NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, etc.
Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Diverse experience and knowledge in generative models, representation learning or general realm of deep learning
Have some experience in multiple modalities of deep learning, such as computer vision, natural language processing or audio
Please be aware that we will request at least one professional reference, including their contact information (e.g., email address), prior to the interview. References should be individuals you have worked with, preferably co-authors of your publications, and may include supervisors or academic collaborators.
Required Skills:
Optional Skills:
Skills Required
- Strong technical background in machine learning and deep learning
- Experience developing novel models or algorithms and reporting results in published papers
- Excellent analytical and programming skills for large-scale deep learning
- Experience participating in research communities and publishing papers at conferences such as NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, or CVPR
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Experience or knowledge in generative models, representation learning, or deep learning
- Experience with multiple deep learning modalities, such as computer vision, natural language processing, or audio
Sony Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sony and has not been reviewed or approved by Sony.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, and vision with multiple plan options, and mental‑health programs are highlighted across major U.S. entities. Some groups indicate day‑one eligibility and active annual updates, signaling well‑maintained coverage.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a company 401(k) with matching contributions, with some units adding an additional employer retirement contribution. Structured compensation governance and a mature plan footprint point to reliable long‑term support.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family‑building benefits (e.g., fertility support, backup care, child development resources) are emphasized at key U.S. entities. These are positioned as part of a comprehensive package alongside wellbeing and lifestyle perks.
Sony Insights
What We Do
See everything new from the world of Sony USA—including electronics, PlayStation, movies, music and TV shows—plus find support for your Sony products. Sony’s purpose is simple. We aim to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology. We want to be responsible for getting hearts racing, stirring ambition, and putting a smile on the faces of our customers. That challenge, combined with our spirit of innovation, motivates us to create groundbreaking technology, entertainment, and services for people worldwide. Our history as a global brand has been built around employees that all have a passion for touching peoples' lives, and pride in pushing beyond the status quo to produce truly extraordinary results. We’re uniquely positioned because we operate in many different industries - from movies and music to video games and electronics. And, with offices around the globe, we benefit from a global workforce that learns and grows together through mutual respect. If you're ready to join a diverse team at an innovation-led company with the power to change lives, then we encourage you to read up on the different Sony group companies and check out our Life page. Then, get in touch, and together, let’s make the world say wow.
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