Position Summary
Sony AI is seeking research interns who are passionate about ML-based technologies that are useful in movie, game, and music creation, as well as technologies for the ethical operations of generative AIs. Our mission is to research and develop technologies for various Sony Group products and for scientific publication. The technologies developed during the internship will have the potential to be applied in film, game, and music production across entertainment studios worldwide.
Responsibilities
As a research intern, you will investigate and apply novel algorithms related to:
1) The generation and editing of video, sound, and 3D visual geometry (including 3D human motion).
2) The analysis and alleviation of ethical flaws in generative models, including techniques for memorization detection and mitigation, concept erasure, and data attribution.
Your goal will be to publish your findings in a top-tier conference. You are expected to be self-motivated and to implement innovative ideas using your research, coding, and problem-solving skills. You will receive support from internal scientists and engineers in your efforts.
Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related fields.
Proven knowledge and expertise in generative AI applications, including deep generative modeling, computer vision, and audio signal processing.
Strong analytical and programming skills in deep learning using frameworks and tools for machine learning (e.g., PyTorch) and visualization (e.g., TensorBoard).
Experience in research communities, including published papers at top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, and ICML.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a relevant Ph.D. program in fields such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related disciplines.
Working Location
Location flexible (Tokyo, NYC, remote)
Required Skills:
Optional Skills:
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field
- Knowledge and expertise in generative AI applications, including deep generative modeling, computer vision, and audio signal processing
- Strong analytical and programming skills in deep learning
- Experience using machine-learning frameworks and tools such as PyTorch and TensorBoard
- Research experience, including published papers at top-tier conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, or ICML
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Current enrollment in a relevant Ph.D. program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline
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
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