Senior Research Engineer - AI/ML for Speech Synthesis and Processing

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Research, develop and evaluate state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms for use in the next generation of speech technologies.
• Implement and optimize such algorithms for Sony's future products and services.
• Document all phases of research and development.
• Create new technical and domain expertise and apply to products and problems.
• Offer advanced technical expertise to design and develop algorithms and software applications.
• Assess and write code to improve or extend algorithms and software applications.
• Collaborate with Sony-related groups such as overseas research laboratories, game/picture/music business, consumer electronics businesses, etc.
• Learn, collaborate, and network alongside world-class researchers and creators; present your findings and contribute to the industry-leading entertainment technology community.
• Author papers and write invention disclosures for developed algorithms and systems.
• Establish and participate in academic collaborations.
• Draft and submit intellectual property.
• Draft and submit professional articles for technical journals as required.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree, Ph.D. candidate, or MS degree with a minimum of 3 years of related experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Research background in AI/Machine Learning, Speech Synthesis, and related areas.
• Excellent skills of neural network modeling and analysis, formulate optimization flow using PyTorch, TensorFlow, or equivalent deep learning framework.
• Excellent programming skills in Python and/or modern C++ for rapid algorithm prototyping.
• Knowledge of zero-shot and/or few-shot learning.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment.
• Ability to work remotely and/or onsite flexible to the situation changes.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge and experience in natural language processing.
• Knowledge and experience in image processing, computer vision, or a related field.

Qualifications

• Educational background in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Relevant experience in AI/Machine Learning and Speech Synthesis.

Benefits & Perks

• 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 coverage for 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.
• Flexible Work Arrangements, including remote and hybrid schedules.
• Time off including vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, Summer Fridays, and winter break.
• Referral bonuses, matching gift program, employee resource groups, discounts on Sony products, employee stock purchase plan, annual incentive bonus.