Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Staff Machine Learning Engineer Overview

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is seeking a dedicated Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join the Visual Computing Group (VCG) in London. This role is pivotal in advancing game play and live streaming through innovative research and development.

Role Overview

The VCG aims to design and implement advanced neural networks and machine learning solutions that enhance game rendering and streaming systems, focusing on runtime efficiency, visual quality, and latency.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and develop core generative models for graphics and video processing applicable to live video streaming and game rendering.
• Conduct research and prototype innovative methods for graphics or video enhancement, as well as data generation pipelines utilizing generative models.
• Collaborate with team members to draft publications and submit patents.
• Contribute to core research and development efforts alongside other teams within Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Qualifications

• Possess a PhD or MSc in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, or a related field, or demonstrate equivalent skills through relevant work experience.
• Have at least 7 years of research experience in either industry or academia.
• Demonstrate a strong proficiency in TensorFlow or PyTorch, along with Python and related libraries for computer vision or graphics, evidenced by the development of advanced applications in image, video, or graphics processing.
• Show evidence of leading technical developments through multiple publications in prestigious conferences such as CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, or similar.
• Possess a solid understanding of neural network architectures, including the formulation and testing of advanced loss functions.
• Have experience in designing and testing advanced convolutional, recurrent, transformer-based, diffusion-based, or other neural network architectures tailored to specific tasks.
• Demonstrate experience in training, validating, and evaluating deep neural network models on large datasets, with familiarity in using Python libraries like HDF5.

Benefits

• Opportunity for discretionary bonuses.
• Hybrid working arrangements available within Flexmodes.
• Private medical insurance coverage.
• Dental scheme benefits.
• 25 days of annual leave.
• Access to an on-site gym.
• Subsidized café services.
• Complimentary soft drinks.
• On-site bar facilities.
• Access to a cycle garage and shower facilities.

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Sony is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on various protected characteristics.

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